goof-off
noun
a person who habitually shirks work or responsibility; idler.
goof-offs
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pluralof goof-off.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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As a fan I’m curious, but I can’t help thinking that Cobain never intended the world to hear his ragtime goof-offs or comedy stylings.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 15, 2015
The girl was focused and would give the goof-offs in the class the eye.
From New York Times ● May 30, 2011
Reynolds makes these films with a group of good buddies, and as outtakes of on-set goof-offs run over the credits show, they have fun.
From Time Magazine Archive
There has been too much glorification of the angle players, the corner cutters, and the goof-offs.
From Time Magazine Archive
Marcus, as you know, is one of the biggest goof-offs at school.
From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
