gomer
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A stupid, awkward, or oafish person.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
“Lordy Jeezus,” he said out loud. When did he become such a gomer?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An inept trainee or serviceperson.
Register: derogatory, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
An opponent in combat or in training.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gomer” mean?
A stupid, awkward, or oafish person.
Is “gomer” formal or informal?
gomer is generally derogatory, slang.