“Gofer” or “Gopher”

Overview

gofer / gopher are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

gofer: (noun) an employee whose duties include running errands.

gopher: (noun) burrowing rodent of the family Geomyidae having large external cheek pouches; of Central America and southwestern North America.

Pronunciation

gofer: NA

gopher: g·OW·f·er

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