How to Pronounce "gomer"
word
ˈɡoʊmɝ
GOH-mer
ˈɡəʊmə
GOH-muh
Definition
A slang word for an awkward, incompetent, or foolish person; in medical slang, refers to an unresponsive or hopeless patient (now considered outdated and offensive).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊmɝ
British English
ˈɡəʊmə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH-mer
UK
GOH-muh
Listen in Context
Don't be a gomer when using power tools.
He acted like a total gomer at the party last night.
In hospital slang, a 'gomer' is a high-need patient doctors struggle with.
I dropped the pizza again—total gomer move on my part.