gofer

Example Sentences

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He entered show business at age 16 as a TV mailroom gofer.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2023

“Ryan basically was their little gofer boy,” Kristi said, “running around, shagging balls, running the bases, getting the balls for the big brothers, and he just learned the game very, very young.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2022

Jimmy, of course, insists on bringing Chuck everything he needs despite Chuck reminding Jimmy that he has the means to hire a gofer.

From Salon • Aug. 16, 2022

A kind teacher told him about a gofer gig at the local repertory theater and boom, he was home.

From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2022

He tried to keep himself calm, but by the time a gofer commed him and squirted directions to the main ballroom, he was a wreck.

From Super Man and the Bug Out by Doctorow, Cory