goof

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goof

He is such a goof, always making funny faces to cheer people up.

Definition
  1. Noun:

    • A silly or foolish person: "goof" refers to someone who behaves in a ridiculous or stupid manner, often causing amusement or annoyance.
    • A mistake or blunder: "goof" can also mean a silly error or a foolish mistake.
  2. Verb:

    • To make a silly mistake; to blunder: "goof" means to commit an error, often due to carelessness or lack of attention.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Person): Don't be such a goof; this is a serious meeting.He's a loveable goof who always makes us laugh.

  • Noun (Mistake): I made a real goof and sent the email to the wrong person.That typo in the report was an embarrassing goof.

  • Verb: I really goofed by forgetting our anniversary.If you don't pay attention, you'll goof on the test.

Advanced Usage
  • "to goof off": to avoid work or responsibility; to spend time idly or foolishly. He spent the afternoon goofing off instead of studying.

  • "to goof around": to behave in a silly, playful, or non-serious way. The kids were just goofing around in the backyard.

Variants and Related Words
  • Goofy (adj): silly, eccentric, or foolish. He has a goofy sense of humor.

  • Goofball (n): (informal) a silly or eccentric person. My uncle is a real goofball at family parties.

Synonyms
  • Noun (Person): Fool, clown, buffoon, dolt.
  • Noun (Mistake): Blunder, error, slip, gaffe.
  • Verb: Blunder, err, slip up, mess up.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Goof up (v): to make a mistake or mess something up.
Related Idioms
  • "Don't goof it up!": An informal warning not to make a mistake or ruin something.
goof

He is such a goof, always making funny faces to cheer people up.

Noun
  1. a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
  2. a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
Verb
  1. commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
    • I blundered during the job interview