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Goff

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(Scotland) Obsolete form of golf (“ball game”)..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (Scotland) Obsolete form of golf (“ball game”).
  2. (obsolete) A fool; a clown.
  3. (mining) Synonym of bump (“sudden movement of underground strata”).

Example Sentences

Forester soon took an aversion to the game of goff, and recollected Scotch reels with less contempt.
He calls the bishop Grey-beard Goff, And makes his power a mere scoff.

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What does goff mean?

Goff means (Scotland) Obsolete form of golf (“ball game”)..

What is a synonym for goff?

Common synonyms include bump.

What is the opposite of goff?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use goff in a sentence?

Forester soon took an aversion to the game of goff, and recollected Scotch reels with less contempt.

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