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ˈgoʊ fərgofer

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. gofernoun

    an employee whose duties include running errands

Wiktionary

  1. gofernoun

    A worker who runs errands; an errand boy.

  2. Etymology: From go + fer.

Wikipedia

  1. Gofer

    A gofer, go-fer or gopher is an employee who specializes in the delivery of special items to their superior(s). Examples of these special items include a cup of coffee, a tool, a tailored suit, or a car. Outside of the business world, the term is used to describe a child or young adult who is learning how to do tasks and is sent to fetch items. A similar job is that of peon in Commonwealth countries.

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  1. gofer

    A gofer is an employee or an assistant who is primarily tasked with running errands and doing menial work for their supervisor or employer. The term "gofer" is derived from the phrase "go for", implying someone who goes for coffee, supplies, messages, or does other errand-type tasks.

Wikidata

  1. Gofer

    A gofer, go-fer or gopher is an employee who specializes in delivery of special items to their superior. The special items may be anything from a cup of coffee to a tailored suit or a car.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of GOFER in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of GOFER in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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