Meaning of goombah | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A person of Italian descent (often implies the person is connected to Italian organized crime)
   US, derogatory, ethnic, slang, slur
2. A companion, pal, close friend, or associate, especially among Italian-American men. It sometimes has the connotation of an older friend who acts as a patron, protector or adviser.
   US, slang

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