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italian | goombah |

As nouns the difference between italian and goombah

is that italian is while goombah is (us|slang|pejorative|ethnic slur) a person of italian descent or goombah can be , a.

italian

English

(wikipedia Italian) (Italian)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Pertaining to Italy, its people or its language.

    • Synonyms

    * (l)

    Derived terms

    * Italian cloth * Italian iron * Italian juice

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An inhabitant of Italy, or a person of Italian descent.
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    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • The official language of Italy, also spoken in San Marino, the Vatican, and parts of Switzerland.

    • Derived terms

    * Old Italian

    See also

    * (it) * Language list

    External links

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    goombah

    English

    Etymology 1

    Probably originates from the (etyl) , ((etyl) compare and the (etyl) cognate, cumpari, akin to Spanish compadre), and literally means "godfather," but used to denote "friend." Often used to refer to 'family friends' or friends close enough to be considered an 'aunt' or 'uncle', though not related by blood. To an English-speaking ear, the unaspirated stops of the Southern Italian dialect (especially Neapolitan) are interpreted as voiced stops, yielding "goombah."

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (US, slang, pejorative, ethnic slur) A person of Italian descent.
  • (US, slang) A companion, pal, close friend, or associate, used especially among Italian-American men. It sometimes has the connotation of an older friend who acts as a patron, protector or adviser.
    • Synonyms
    * (person of Italian descent) dago * (person of Italian descent) Eyetie * (person of Italian descent) greaseball * (person of Italian descent) guido * (person of Italian descent) guinea * (person of Italian descent) wog * (person of Italian descent) wop

    Etymology 2

    see gumbe

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • , a .