goombah
goombahs
Substantiv [-]Vad betyder goombah inom amerikansk engelska, slang ?
a slang term regional mostly to the New York area (and certain other Northeast US areas) used to describe a stereotypical Italian-American. It can be mildly derogatory, but not on the same level as dago, guinea or wop. Sometimes used to describe a companion or associate, especially an older friend who acts as a patron, protector, or adviser. (from Dictionary.com)