Associations to the word «Goofball»

Wiktionary

GOOFBALL, noun. (informal) (derogatory) A foolish or silly person.
GOOFBALL, noun. (informal) A pill or tablet containing a pharmaceutical which has hypnotic or intoxicating effects, especially a barbiturate.
GOOFBALL, adjective. Silly.

Dictionary definition

GOOFBALL, noun. A man who is a stupid incompetent fool.
GOOFBALL, noun. A person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior.

Wise words

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