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goofy

adjective
\ ˈgü-fē How to pronounce goofy (audio) \
goofier; goofiest

Definition of goofy

: being crazy, ridiculous, or mildly ludicrous : silly a goofy sense of humor that hat looks goofy

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Other Words from goofy

goofily \ ˈgü-​fə-​lē How to pronounce goofily (audio) \ adverb
goofiness \ ˈgü-​fē-​nəs How to pronounce goofiness (audio) \ noun

Examples of goofy in a Sentence

She was making goofy faces at us in class. an actress known for her goofy charm

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Schitt’s Creek is the ultimate Canadian TV show: kind-hearted, goofy, and generally content to fly under the international radar. Sarah Todd, Quartz, "The surprise Emmy nods for “Schitt’s Creek” are also a win for Netflix," 18 July 2019 On a graph of fun versus refinement, Jeep's pickup is way out on the goofy side, intentionally not-slick. Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, "The Jeep Gladiator Has No Competition," 10 July 2019 Jess was one of the most driven, positive, humble, goofy, and kind friends. National Geographic, "In the wake of tragedy, climbers pay homage to David Lama," 19 Apr. 2019 And why waver from a successful formula of hopping from one relationship to the next while letting the plot unspool its goofy surprises? Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, "Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus," 16 Aug. 2019 One has a goofy expression with its tongue hanging out. USA TODAY, "Emoji house, Saharan dust, turtle crossing: News from around our 50 states," 8 Aug. 2019 Curry recorded a goofy rap video without being roasted by the entire internet. Andrew Beaton, WSJ, "The Late Bloomers Who Became NBA Stars," 19 June 2019 One has a goofy expression with its tongue hanging out. USA TODAY, "Emoji house, Saharan dust, turtle crossing: News from around our 50 states," 8 Aug. 2019 One has a goofy expression with its tongue hanging out. Washington Post, "Giant emoji painted on house roil California community," 7 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of goofy

1921, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for goofy

see goof entry 1

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goofy

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of goofy

informal : crazy or silly

goofy

adjective
\ ˈgü-fē How to pronounce goofy (audio) \
goofier; goofiest

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