Browsing page 84 of "G" words

• used as an expression of sardonic 'appreciation' in the film "Men at Work."

  That guy just ran that red light - let's give him a golf clap.

  Last edited on May 14 2011. Submitted by Mr. Blind from MI, USA on Aug 05 1998.

noun

• a quiet clap, originating at golf competitions, whereby one pats the base of one palm lightly with the fingers of the other hand. Used because it is quieter than "normal" claps.
  • See more words with the same meaning: a clap.

  Last edited on Jul 01 1998. Submitted by Elizabeth W. Bromberg from Birmingham, AL, USA on Jul 01 1998.

• an accomplishment worthy of a golf-clap.

  Whoa, that A on your test is really a golf-clap!

  • See more words with the same meaning: accomplishment, achievement.

  Last edited on Jul 01 1998. Submitted by Elizabeth W. Bromberg from Birmingham, AL, USA on Jul 01 1998.

• An early 1970's cap style hat first introduced by golf players that was quickly adopted by California Crips that was made of a blue crushed velvet corduroy material with two metallic golf clubs and a golf.ball. Example: Pendleton, khaki and levi Accessories, Cuzco it's been over 40 years since I seen the OOOG [Golf Hat], where did you get that? I want one. Location Origin: Lynwood California

  Last edited on Feb 13 2023. Submitted by Jaye-Supreme on Feb 13 2023.

interjection

• interjection of surprise.

  Last edited on Sep 09 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 09 2009.

noun

• a mess Clean up the gom you made!

  Last edited on Apr 14 2015. Submitted by Anonymous on Apr 14 2015.

verb - intransitive

• to make a mess.

  I can't stand watching a child that goms.

  Last edited on Aug 04 2011. Submitted by Anonymous from Eastern, KY 41640, USA on Aug 04 2011.

interjection

• general insulting retort to a female.

  Female: <compelling argument>
  
  Male: Whatever. Go make me a sandwich.

  • See more words with the same meaning: retorts and taunts (list of).

  Last edited on Jun 10 2011. Submitted by mcbeat257 on Jun 09 2011.

• Derived from "mall." Doesn't actually mean to shop or even to window shop, but to hang out with friends in the mall. To walk around the mall aimlessly (without the intention of buying something).

  We were bored last night so we went malling.

  Last edited on May 14 2011. Submitted by Jennifer from Toronto, ON, Canada on Jan 09 1999.

noun

• Geek, nerd, or weirdo. Insinuating a likeness to Gomer Pyle.

  What a Gomer!

  • See more words with the same meaning: a nerd, geek, dork.

  Last edited on Nov 21 1999. Submitted by Mike C. from Cheyenne, WY, USA on Nov 21 1999.

• acronym for "Get Out of My Emergency Room!" -- a patient who by virtue of personality or kind of complaint is not welcome in an Emergency Room setting.

  Ye gods! That's the sixth straight gomer this morning!

  • See more words with the same meaning: acronyms (list of).

  Last edited on Feb 23 2000. Submitted by Matthew C. from Greenbrae Rd, Rocklin, CA 95677, USA on Feb 23 2000.

• someone with less than average intelligence. Comes from Gomer Pyle the idiotic army soldier.

  You're such a gomer!

  Last edited on Dec 16 2001. Submitted by Derrick P. from Edmonton, AB, Canada on Dec 16 2001.

• an idiot. From Gomer Pyle.

  Last edited on May 14 2011. Submitted by marcus k. from IA, USA on Jun 13 2006.

• To do something idiotic.

  Last edited on Jun 13 2006. Submitted by marcus k. from IA, USA on Jun 13 2006.