gomer

American  

[goh-mer] / ˈgoʊ mər /

noun

Slang.

1. an undesirable hospital patient.

2. an enemy aviator, especially in a dogfight.

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Etymology

Origin of gomer

First recorded in 1965–70; from Gomer Pyle, a character in the Andy Griffith Show (1960-71), or the show Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. ( 1964–69 )

Example Sentences

He played multiple characters on episodes of “That Girl” and “Gomer Pyle, USMC,” a delivery boy on “Batman,” and appeared on “The Andy Griffith Show” and “Room 222.”

From Los Angeles Times

South Wales Police officers were called to the property on Gomer Road in Townhill, Swansea, on 27 February at 14:00 GMT.

From BBC

A police cordon remains in place at the address on Gomer Road.

From BBC

“I think Andrew changed that, and Gomer is continuing that. And it’s good. It’s good to interact with that side of it. Not too much. But … if you’re around every day, and you feel like they’re in it with you, you have more of a trust.”

From Los Angeles Times

Elizabeth “Betsy” MacRae Halsey, best known for her recurring roles on “General Hospital” and “Gomer Pyle, USMC,” has died at age 88.

From Los Angeles Times