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Definition of goombah

goombah

  • A true friend, reserved for only the closest of pals. (friends help you move, true friends help you move the bodies).
    Friends help you move, Goombahs help you move the bodies.

    Originally submitted by George from New York, NY, USA on Aug 18 2002.  (Edit this definition.)

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  • A hired thug. Usually a large man, paid to be the bodyguard and or mercenary of the person paying him.
    I'll send Ryan, my goombah, to shake down that punk, who was bustin' our balls, the other day.

    Originally submitted by Aaron ". from Minier, IL, USA on Jun 27 2004.  (Edit this definition.)

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