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January 26, 2019 Word of the Day

goofy /ˈguːfi/ adjective
goofy
/ˈguːfi/
adjective

goofier; goofiest also more goofy; most goofy

Goofy-looking guy
Goofy-looking guy
Definition of GOOFY

informal

: crazy or silly

  • She was making goofy faces at us in class.

  • a goofy grin/smile

  • He's a goofy guy.

  • an actress known for her goofy charm

goofily /ˈguːfəli/ adverb

  • He smiled goofily.

goofiness /ˈguːfinəs/ noun [noncount]

  • a moment of goofiness in an otherwise serious interview

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