gomer

[ goh-mer ]

noun

, Slang.

1. an undesirable hospital patient.
2. an enemy aviator, especially in a dogfight.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gomer¹

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

ISIS is an A-Team force among FSA units composed of squabbling Gomer Pyles.

From The Daily Beast

After a little nudge from his enthusiastic cousin Gomer, Goober channels superstar Cary Grant with this “convincing” impression.

From The Daily Beast

After Gomer leaves Mayberry to join the Marines, Goober shocks his cousin with a surprise visit to the military base.

From The Daily Beast

Goober Pyle and his happy go-lucky cousin Gomer offered endless hours of comic relief on The Andy Griffith Show.

From The Daily Beast

That the descendants of the Gomer moved northward and established themselves in parts of Germany seems to be an established fact.

From Project Gutenberg

Perhaps my youngest brother Gomer, gifted with more energy, ability and perseverance than myself, may some day undertake the task.

From Project Gutenberg

The same remark applies to the explanation given by the author of Circles of Gomer.

From Project Gutenberg

For a time they were happy; then little by little it became clear that this woman, Gomer, did not really love him as he loved her.

From Project Gutenberg

I will say, nodded Mrs. Gomer Roberts, that it has an uncommonly intelligent look.

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