gofer

noun go·fer \ˈgō-fər\

: a person whose job is to do various small and usually boring jobs for other people

Full Definition of GOFER

: an employee whose duties include running errands : lackey

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go·fer or go·pher \ˈgō-fər\

alteration of go for

First Known Use: 1967

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