Definition
goniff
noun
- a thief or dishonest person
Usage: informal; chiefly North American; from Yiddish
Examples
- The goniff was caught stealing from the jewelry store.
- Don't trust that goniff—he'll cheat you out of your money.
- The police arrested the goniff after he robbed three houses.
- That used car salesman is a real goniff if you ask me.
- The goniff slipped out of the building with the stolen goods.