goofy
[ goo-fee ]
/ ˈgu fi /
adjective, goof·i·er, goof·i·est. Slang.
ridiculous; silly; wacky; nutty: a goofy little hat.
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OTHER WORDS FROM goofy
goof·i·ly, adverbgoof·i·ness, nounWords nearby goofy
goof up, goof-off, goof-up, goofball, goofus, goofy, goofy-footer, goog, google, google bomb, google glass
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British Dictionary definitions for goofiness
goofy
/ (ˈɡuːfɪ) /
adjective goofier or goofiest informal
foolish; silly; stupid
British (of teeth) sticking out; protruding
Derived forms of goofy
goofily, adverbgoofiness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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