goober

[ˈɡuːbər]

goober Definition

  • 1a peanut
  • 2a foolish or eccentric person

Using goober: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "goober" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was munching on goobers while watching the movie.

  • Example

    She's a bit of a goober, always doing silly things.

  • Example

    The goober is a legume that originated in South America.

goober Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with goober

  • boiled peanuts, often eaten as a snack in the southern United States

    Example

    We bought a bag of goober peas at the roadside stand.

  • a brand of peanut butter and jelly spread

    Example

    My kids love goober grape sandwiches for lunch.

  • a magical powder used in hoodoo and other African American folk magic traditions

    Example

    She sprinkled some goober dust around the house to ward off evil spirits.

Origins of goober

originally from the Kongo word 'nguba'

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Summary: goober in Brief

The term 'goober' [ˈɡuːbər] can refer to a peanut or a foolish or eccentric person. It is often used informally to describe someone who does silly things. 'Goober' also extends into phrases like 'goober peas,' boiled peanuts popular in the southern United States, and 'goober grape,' a brand of peanut butter and jelly spread.