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Africa slang
A simpleton; a foolish person (from Afrikaans "gom")
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Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Tone
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Region
Africa
Formality
Informal.
gomma means A simpleton; a foolish person (from Afrikaans "gom"). It is best read as africa slang associated with Africa.
"gomma" means A simpleton; a foolish person (from Afrikaans "gom"). In Africa, the nuance may be more specific.
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Context-dependent
Fool; idiot (mild, often used playfully among friends)
Fool; idiot (very common and widely used).
A foolish or unpleasant person. Also a doorknob.
A foolish or gullible person. Also a face or a type of cup
Fool; idiot.
To make a fool of oneself; to suffer an embarrassing situation
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