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View synonyms for goofus

goofus

[ goo-fuhs ]

noun

, Slang.
, plural goo·fus·es.
  1. a foolish, stupid, or inept person.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of goofus1

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; of uncertain origin; perhaps a derivative of goof ( def )

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