gofer
Meaning
A worker who runs errands; an errand boy.
Synonyms
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɡoʊfɚ/
Etymology
From go + fer (for), as in “go for coffee” or “go for that document” etc. Possibly also a pun on the rodent gopher, animals known for both their vast tunneling and their hoarding activities.
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