goombah

(go̵̅o̅m′bä)

noun

Slang an older man who is a friend, protector, advisor, etc.

Origin: phonetic sp. of dial. pronun. of It compare

See goombah in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Slang

A companion or associate, especially an older friend who acts as a patron, protector, or adviser.

Origin:

Origin: Probably alteration of Italian compare, godfather

Origin: , from Medieval Latin compater; see compadre

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