goof-off
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of goof-off
First recorded in 1950–55; noun use of verb phrase goof off
Example Sentences
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It’s a cozy goof-off show, where characters make jokes for one another’s benefit, not the audience’s.
From New York Times
The entire point of casual contests at work is camaraderie and goof-off time.
From New York Times
An adult goof-off goes back to elementary school in order to run his father’s company.
From Los Angeles Times
Beetle’s cast includes the title character, a lanky goof-off whose eyes are always covered by the visor of his hat or helmet; his rotund nemesis, Sgt.
From Washington Post
He’s smart, but he acts like a goof-off.
From Literature
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