goof·y
(go͞o′fē) Informal
adj. goof·i·er, goof·i·est
1. Silly; ridiculous: a goofy hat.
2. Having the right foot forward when riding a board such as a skateboard or snowboard: a goofy stance.
adv.
In a stance in which the right foot is forward: rode the snowboard goofy down the trail.
goof′i·ly adv.
goof′i·ness n.
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goofy
(ˈɡuːfɪ)
adj, goofier or goofiest
1. foolish; silly; stupid
2. Brit (of teeth) sticking out; protruding
ˈgoofily adv
ˈgoofiness n
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
goof•y
(ˈgu fi)
adj. goof•i•er, goof•i•est. Informal.
ridiculous; silly; wacky.
[1915–20]
goof′i•ly, adv.
goof′i•ness, n.
Random House Kernerman Webster’s College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun | 1. | Goofy — a cartoon character created by Walt Disney |
Adj. | 1. | goofy — ludicrous, foolish; «gave me a cockamamie reason for not going»; «wore a goofy hat»; «a silly idea»; «some wacky plan for selling more books»
colloquialism — a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech foolish — devoid of good sense or judgment; «foolish remarks»; «a foolish decision» |
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Translations
Goofy
goofy
[ˈguːfɪ] ADJ (goofier (compar) (goofiest (superl)))
1. (esp US) (= silly) → bobo
Collins Spanish Dictionary — Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
goofy
[ˈguːfi] adj [person, smile] → niais(e)
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
goofy
[ˈguːfɪ] adj (-ier (comp) (-iest (superl))) (Am) → ridicolo/a
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
Definitions For Goofier
Adjective
{{en-comparative of, goofy}}
Words With Friends
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Scrabble US
YES
Scrabble UK
YES
English International (SOWPODS)
YES
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YES
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Words with Friends
12
The word Goofier is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends
Examples of Goofier in a Sentence
- She was making goofy faces at us in class.
- An actress known for her goofy charm
Antonyms for Goofier
earnest
serious
sober
unfrivolous
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I know so many people who are so much better at it than I am, and I think I’m a goofier person rather than a serious, dramatic actress, so I probably belong in comedy.
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Goofier is an adjective.
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I know so many people who are so much better at it than I am, and I think I’m a goofier person rather than a serious, dramatic actress, so I probably belong in comedy.
I think I’m a lot funnier and goofier than people were able to see on ‘Dancing With the Stars.’
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THE SPECIFIC DENSITY OF SCIENTISTS: And Their Secret Fears
Unbifurcated scientists – especially the “goofier” social scientists—are invading
the theological world, and they arm themselves with the weaponry of science. Yet
, theologians (who, I swear, are getting dumber by the minute) are welcoming it.
A COOFY-LOOKINC GUY LIKE ME JUST looks goofier when he lights up.
Imagine Pee-Wee Herman smoking a cigarette. Or Donald Duck. It isn’t so much
alarming as entertaining. Men’s & women’s narrow, medium, wide and extra wide
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Joe Eaves has been actin’ goofier than usual but then it’d be unusual for him to
not act goofier than usual.” “You said it,” Tucker agreed. “There’s something down
there that’s setting Joe off on one of his weirder toots, and I’m not sure it’s not …
4
Doing Fieldwork: Warnings and Advice
A lot of the old men are getting goofier and goofier. They stand around in the
latrines and mutter to themselves. I think they’re losing their minds. . . . the trouble
is they expect you to act like a damn radical and go out and kill every hakujin …
5
It’s Supposed to be FUNNY!
Maybe he thought I was goofier looking than him with my optivisor, my store
phone, my cell phone, my pager, my blue tooth, my 7 pair of tweezers, my 6 pens
and 2 pencils all clipped to my ears or my apron…wait…maybe I was goofier
looking …
6
High Heels in High Places: Walking Worthy in Way Cute Shoes
Not exactly, because here’s the goofier part. I wasn’t using the machine to
exercise. No, I burned all those calories by PUSHING the monstrous thing into
the storage area. Now that’s just embarrassing. Doesn’t it seem like simply
owning the …
… include talk about girls. Girls were a strange bunch we thought. They were
alright when you talked to just one, but if there were two or more they got goofier
and goofier depending on how many there were. That’s what we all decided at
first.
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The Current and the Outcast
Jack could tell that their conversation was getting goofier and goofier. Everything
seemed so funny, and the game seemed to require so much more concentration.
Jack felt like he was giving the best performance ofhis life, but he kept getting …
Arky asked. “No, not really. Joe Eaves has been actin’ goofier than usual but then
it’d be unusual for him to not act goofier than usual.” “You said it,” Tucker agreed.
“There’s something down there that’s setting Joe off on one of his weirder toots, …
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Young Elites in the Angels Realm
I’m twenty-one now. Anyways try to enjoy the book, its really interesting. In a R L
Stine kind ofway but a bit goofier, ok, a lot goofier, I think. R L Stine is one of my
favorite fictional writers! Enjoy! Chapter 1 The Beginning In The beginning, lovo is
…
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Fully Charged: Call of Duty: Black Ops III zombies revealed, plus the …
It’s unmistakably the familiar undead survival experience we’ve seen before, albeit with goofier twists and a BioShock-esque flair to the world. «Stuff, Jul 15»
Hey, Candidates: Take a Damn Selfie
… culture: the celebrities who have built the best online followings haven’t done so with perfectly manicured photo ops, but rather with goofier, … «Daily Beast, Jul 15»
Star Wars app for iOS is a must-have for fans
I took a couple of myself and I have to admit that they are very funny. There’s nothing goofier than a guy that hasn’t shaved in a few days pasting … «CIO, Jul 15»
Vancouver-born Emmanuelle Vaugier relishes wily, strong-willed roles
“Mia is closer to who I really am, sort of the goofier side,” Vaugier says with a smile. “I’m more like her than many others because I get cast a lot … «Vancouver Sun, Jul 15»
A heavy dose of light-hearted fun
But what about the kiddies hidden inside adults that would love to indulge their goofier, more innocent sides once again? Sandra Bullock is … «Deccan Herald, Jul 15»
Who Should Play Young Han Solo in the New Star Wars Anthology …
He’s already basically played a goofier Han Solo as Peter Quill in Guardians of the Galaxy, is heavily rumored to fill Ford’s other most-iconic … «Outer Places, Jul 15»
23 Things that feel better than a Facebook ‘like’
The goofier the moves, the more satisfying the session (or maybe that’s just us.) 14. Planning a vacation. Just think of all the possibilities (and … «Starr 103.5 FM, Jul 15»
Indy Crit racing is a blast
(I’ll be racing with the mayor as well; look for a goofy-looking guy with an even goofier-looking handlebar moustache.) With more than 500 … «NUVO Newsweekly, Jul 15»
Blake Lively ‘uses kung fu’ to achieve red carpet…
«They’re a little goofier with you, a little zanier, when you have red hair.» The ‘Age of Adeline’ actress also admitted she enjoyed the feeling of … «Brampton Guardian, Jul 15»
Which league’s starting All-Star lineup would you rather have?
Giancarlo Stanton has an even goofier contract. The AL has Mike Trout making superstar money for five years. The NL has Bryce Harper … «SB Nation, Jul 15»
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: being crazy, ridiculous, or mildly ludicrous : silly a goofy sense of humor that hat looks goofy.
What does the word goofy mean in slang?
adjective, goof·i·er, goof·i·est. Slang. ridiculous; silly; wacky; nutty: a goofy little hat.
What is a goofy person?
The definition of goofy is someone or something that is silly. An example of something goofy is a child making funny noises and laughing.
What goofiness means?
(ˈɡuːfɪ) adj, goofier or goofiest. 1. foolish; silly; stupid. 2.
Does goofy mean cute?
goofy Add to list Share. Anything goofy is ridiculous and cute, like a squirrel on a skateboard or a big football player snuggling a teddy bear after every touch down.
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Is Goofy positive or negative?
usually it’s used in a playful/friendly way
Goofy is similar to silly or funny/weird so you can call you friend goofy.
What is a goofy girl?
young woman who adopts a unconventional behavior and look. term largely used in the 20’s to describe women who acted contrary to what was commonly expected by going out, drinking, smoking, dancing, wearing make-up etc.
Is silly the same as goofy?
is that silly is (archaic) pitiable; deserving of compassion; helpless while goofy is silly, quirky.
What is a goofy smile?
A goofy smile is a silly and happy smile. Normally an excessively large smile with teeth showing.
Is funny and goofy the same thing?
Goofy is like funny, or silly. You can use it when someone does something that makes you laugh.
Is being goofy a personality?
Personality. Clumsy, unintelligent, and humble are some of the words that describe Goofy. Living a rather simple lifestyle, Goofy tends to miss the obvious, act somewhat childish and absent-minded, and gets confused very easily.
What does it mean when a guy calls you a goofball?
A «goofball» is someone who does dumb, silly things. For example, if your friend stands up and dances in a restaurant where no one else is dancing, you can call him «a goofball». The word «goofball» is a little bit of an insult, but it also sounds sweet and affectionate.
What is a guffy?
: being crazy, ridiculous, or mildly ludicrous : silly a goofy sense of humor that hat looks goofy. Other Words from goofy Synonyms & Antonyms More Example Sentences Learn More About goofy.
What does goofy looking mean?
@Scarlett13 it means something/someone looks silly and/or funny.
What is the most attractive smile?
The ‘Sideways Look Up’ Smile: Both men and women will love you. This type of smile is considered the most attractive to both men and women. For men, it evokes masculine feelings of protection while women will naturally feel warmth towards you.
What is Bunny smile?
Bunny smiles are the fine lines that appear when you scrunch your nose or squint your eyes often, and is essentially the result of overusing specific facial muscles. These creases are often genetic; however, they can be exacerbated due to ageing.
What are the types of smile?
Here are the 10 most common types of smiles:
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- The embarrassed smile.
What is a nice word for Goofy?
- exuberant,
- flippant,
- fluttery,
- giggly,
- happy,
- light,
- lighthearted,
- playful.
What is a fancy word for dumb?
In this page you can discover 59 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for dumb, like: stupid, blockheaded, moronic, dull, senseless, unintelligent, foolish, dense, feeble-minded, ignorant and idiotic.
What does goofy mean in Chicago?
The slang term “Goofy” is a noun which was originated in Chicago. The term is used to reference a silly person or a “goof”/”goofball”.
What do Scots call a baby?
Bairn is a Northern English, Scottish English and Scots term for a child. It originated in Old English as «bearn», becoming restricted to Scotland and the North of England c. 1700.
What does Dinna fash mean?
Dinna fash
A reassuring phrase meaning ‘don’t worry‘.
What does guffy mean in Scotland?
Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
GUFFIE, -Y, adj. Fat about the temples or cheeks, chubby (Cld. 1825 Jam.), flat-or flabby-cheeked (Rxb.
: being crazy, ridiculous, or mildly ludicrous : silly
Synonyms
Example Sentences
She was making goofy faces at us.
goofy charm
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see goof entry 1
First Known Use
1921, in the meaning defined above
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