"A gofer, go-fer or gopher /\u02C8\u0261o\u028Af\u0259r/ is an employee who specializes in delivery of special items to their superior(s). The special items may be anything from a cup of coffee to a tailored suit or a car. Outside of business, the term is used to describe a child or young adult who is learning how to do tasks and is sent to fetch items."@en .