Goomah

Pronunciation: /ˈɡuːmə/

Definitions of goomah

noun A slang term for a mistress or girlfriend, especially one of a mobster

Example Sentences

A1 My goomah is my best friend.

A2 He has been seeing his goomah for a few months now.

B1 In some cultures, having a goomah is accepted.

B2 The goomah was furious when she found out about his other girlfriend.

C1 The goomah played a significant role in the crime syndicate.

C2 She was known as the boss's goomah, with power and influence in the organization.

Examples of goomah in a Sentence

formal The businessman was rumored to have a goomah on the side.

informal Tony's goomah is always causing drama in the neighborhood.

slang Vinny's goomah is a real piece of work, if you ask me.

figurative The old house had a goomah of ivy creeping up its walls.

Grammatical Forms of goomah

• past tense: went
• plural: goomahs
• comparative: more goomah
• superlative: most goomah
• present tense: goes
• future tense: will go
• perfect tense: has gone
• continuous tense: is going
• singular: goomah
• positive degree: goomah
• infinitive: to goomah
• gerund: gooming
• participle: goomed

Origin and Evolution of goomah

First Known Use: 1930 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'goomah' is of Italian origin, specifically from the Southern Italian dialects.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Italian-American communities to refer to a mistress or girlfriend, the term has evolved to be more widely known in popular culture through its use in mafia-related movies and TV shows.