Goof
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡuːf/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Goof is a noun meaning (US, informal) A mistake or error.
Meaning
(US, informal) A mistake or error.
More Meanings
- (US, Canada, MTE, informal) A foolish and/or silly person; a goofball.
- (Canada, prison slang) A rapist.
- (US) To make a mistake.
- (US) To engage in mischief.
Example Sentences
It's my fault. I goofed.
Your little brother is a total goof.
I made a goof in that last calculation.
We were just goofing by painting the neighbor's cat green.
Word Forms
- goofs
- goofing
- goofed
Synonyms for goof
Depending on context, synonyms include blooper, boo-boo, error, fluff, gaffe, lapse.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include blunder, boob, fathead, zany, sin, jackass.
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