Etymology

goomer

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Today it means: A video game addict. Full definition →

First used 2019
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goomer · noun1

Blend of game + coomer, or made up of game + -oomer (Wojak-naming suffix). Originally the name of a Wojak character (also capitalized as Goomer), popularized on 4chan starting in 2019.

goomer · noun2

Variant of gomer (“a stupid, awkward, or oafish person”).

First known use, by meaning

  • from 2019 A video game addict.

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