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goer.

One who, or that which, goes.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɡoʊɚ/General-American
  1. One who, or that which, goes.

  2. Anything, especially a machine such as a motor car, that performs well, or operates successfully.

    informal
    I bought her secondhand, but she's a good little goer.
  3. A person, often a woman, who enjoys sexual activity.

    UK · slang
  4. A foot (body part).

    obsolete
  5. A horse, considered in reference to its gait.

    dated
    a safe goer
  6. A fire incident in progress.

    slang
Where this word comes from

From Middle English goere, equivalent to go + -er. Compare German Geher (“goer, walker”).

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