gofer

Example Sentences

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He entered show business at age 16 as a TV mailroom gofer.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2023

Nauta frequently served as a kind of gofer, fetching any items the president might need throughout the day and tidying up the room, the former staffer said.

From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2022

Jimmy, of course, insists on bringing Chuck everything he needs despite Chuck reminding Jimmy that he has the means to hire a gofer.

From Salon • Aug. 16, 2022

A kind teacher told him about a gofer gig at the local repertory theater and boom, he was home.

From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2022

He tried to keep himself calm, but by the time a gofer commed him and squirted directions to the main ballroom, he was a wreck.

From Super Man and the Bug Out by Doctorow, Cory