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goombah

The correct spelling is goombah.

How to pronounce goombah

noun

IPA: /ɡuːmˈbɑː/

Say it like: Goo-mba-h

The correct spelling is goombah. A person of Italian descent.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A person of Italian descent.
  2. 2.A companion, pal, close friend, or associate, used especially among Italian-American men. It sometimes has the connotation of an older friend who acts as a patron, protector or adviser.
  3. 3.A style of music from Guinea-Bissau which is primarily vocal and percussive.

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