goof
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
goofs;
goofed;
goofing
goofs;
goofed;
goofing
Britannica Dictionary definition of GOOF
chiefly US, informal
:
to make a careless or stupid mistake
:
to make a goof
— often + up
[no object]
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It was clear that someone had goofed.
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I really goofed up this time.
[+ object]
— usually + up
-
They both goofed up their lines.
goof around
[phrasal verb] chiefly US, informal
:
to spend time doing silly or playful things
-
The kids were goofing around in the backyard.
goof off
[phrasal verb] chiefly US, informal
:
to spend time doing things that are not useful or serious
—
see also goof-off
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He spent the day goofing off instead of working.
goof on
[phrasal verb]
goof on (someone or something)
US slang
:
to make jokes about (someone or something) in a way that is either playful or unkind
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They're just goofing on [=kidding with, teasing] you.
2
goof
/ˈguːf/
noun
plural
goofs
2
goof
/ˈguːf/
noun
plural
goofs
Britannica Dictionary definition of GOOF
[count]
chiefly US, informal
1
:
a silly or stupid person
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Don't be such a goof.
2
:
a careless or stupid mistake
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I made a major goof.
