Definition of GOMER

gomer

Meanings

Plural: gomers

Noun

  • Alternative form of omer: a former Hebrew unit of dry volume equal to about 2.3 L or 2.1 quarts.
  • A conical chamber at the breech of the bore in heavy ordnance, especially in mortars.
  • A stupid, awkward, or oafish person.
  • An inept trainee or serviceperson.
  • An opponent in combat or in training.
  • An undesirable hospital patient, or a patient who does not need medical care.
  • A dirty, senile, or otherwise unpleasant patient.
  • A patient who does not respond to medical treatment.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin gomor in the Vulgate, from Ancient Greek γομόρ (gomór) in the Septuagint, from Hebrew עומר ('ómer, “sheaf; unit of dry measure”).

Synonyms

idiot

Scrabble Score: 8

gomer is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
gomer is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gomer is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

gomer is a valid Words With Friends word