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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Seeing people laugh or goof off just made her sad.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2024
For me, I felt like I needed to schedule time to goof off.
From Salon • May 4, 2023
“What I do is goof off — and try to get away with it.”
From New York Times • Dec. 8, 2021
My husband is acting like my refusal to goof off with him means I don’t love or care about him.
From Washington Post • Jun. 26, 2021
“Yes, ma’am. Got promoted last week. They messed up, letting me and Marlon goof off out here.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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