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View synonyms for goofy

goofy

[ goo-fee ]

adjective

, Slang.
, goof·i·er, goof·i·est.
  1. ridiculous; silly; wacky; nutty:

    a goofy little hat.



goofy

/ ˈɡuːfɪ /

adjective

  1. foolish; silly; stupid
  2. (of teeth) sticking out; protruding


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Derived Forms

  • ˈgoofily, adverb
  • ˈgoofiness, noun

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Other Words From

  • goofi·ly adverb
  • goofi·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of goofy1

First recorded in 1915–20; goof + -y 1

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Example Sentences

Speech, in this case, is our ability to spend money on a goofy entertainment.

He was very even-keeled, goofy and liked to play basketball.

“It paints the women as shrews, as humorless and uptight, and it paints the men as lovable, goofy, fun-loving guys,” she said.

Joey was strong, resourceful, plucky, goofy, and vulnerable—and, of course, you hoped she would pick Pacey over Dawson.

The Thompsons, while goofy and simple and often unintelligible, really and truly loved each other.

If I keep doing all these goofy things for you, Ill never make commander.

The fact of the matter was that I had about reached the stage where I was prepared to try anything once, however goofy.

They looked so midwestern and goofy, and he gave them his wolfy smile—hello, little piggies, here to blow your house down.

I thought to myself that anybody doing this kind of work was a little bit goofy to begin with.

Brooks had just landed with his goofy student and was crawling out of his cockpit when he saw the ship hit.

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