Definition of "goombah" [goombah]

• Slang A companion or associate, especially an older friend who acts as a patron, protector, or adviser. (noun)

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• "That is entirely unlikely if not impossible for a organization that is ripe with gross corruption and lack of moral and ethical principles. melvin goombah"
• "I didn't use 'goombah' as a slur: Few people have more connections to Italy or ..."
• "Even better, is it now OK to call Giuliani "compare" (Italian for 'goombah')? ""