Gom
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gom is a noun meaning (Ireland) A foolish person.
Meaning
(Ireland) A foolish person.
More Meanings
- (Appalachia) Alternative form of gum.
- (obsolete, euphemistic) God!
Example Sentences
Fluther: ... You must think Fluther's a right gom.
There's a Lad, too, from York— but tho' he's a strange elf, / By gom! I respect him as much as myself,
ev'y toof in his jaws gwine come bustin' thu his goms widout nair' a ache er a pain ter let him know dey's dar.
“ Ye don’t how how to dhrive a mothor car ! ” shouted Miles, losing his temper completely. “ What a gom ye are ! ”
Word Forms
- goms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include government, mog, com, za, pa, gobdaw.
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