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goombah

goombah [ goom b ] (plural goombahs)


noun 
Definition:
 
North America close friend: a close friend or associate, especially an older person acting as somebody's mentor ( slang )

[Mid-20th century. Probably < Italian dialect, alteration of Italian compàre 'godfather, accomplice, friend']
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