goober

Example Sentences

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Welsh Fire's Jonny Bairstow gives Jamie Smith a reprieve after dropping a "goober" of a catch to leave the London Spirit batsman at the crease in the Men's Hundred at Sophia Gardens.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2025

It comes off as goober posturing, not worthy of the sixth-most populous county in the nation.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2024

This time, the giant goober is made of sheet metal, not fiberglass.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2023

He’s still not quite smart enough for the situations he finds himself in, and no matter how smooth he tries to be, he’s still a bit of a goober.

From Slate • Jul. 15, 2021

Even the beaches, man— they put up all these giant hotels and only goober tourists are allowed.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen