Associations to the word «Goof»

Wiktionary

GOOF, noun. (US) A mistake or error,
GOOF, noun. (US) (cinematography) An error made during production which finds its way into the final release.
GOOF, noun. (US) A foolish and/or silly person; a goofball.
GOOF, noun. (prison jargon) A child molester.
GOOF, verb. (US) To make a mistake.
GOOF, verb. (US) To engage in mischief.
GOOF AROUND, verb. To play, or to fool around.
GOOF OFF, verb. (idiomatic) (US) To dawdle; to engage in idle activity or inactivity.
GOOF ON, verb. (idiom) to mock, tease, make fun of
GOOF UP, verb. (slang) To make a mistake.
GOOF UP, verb. (transitive) (slang) To introduce problems to or damage through incompetence.

Dictionary definition

GOOF, noun. A man who is a stupid incompetent fool.
GOOF, noun. A person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior.
GOOF, verb. Commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake; "I blundered during the job interview".

Wise words

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Ray Bradbury