goofy
[goo-fee]
- ridiculous; silly; wacky; nutty: a goofy little hat.
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Origin of goofy
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Related Words for goofiness
stupidity, absurdity, foolishness, craziness, goofiness, ineptitude, senselessness, inanity, puerilityExamples from the Web for goofiness
Contemporary Examples of goofiness
In neither case, unfortunately, did goofiness lead to greatness.
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Perhaps even more importantly, Biden brought to the task his trademark passion and goofiness.
In this respect, for all his goofiness, Ross Perot and his movement are looking better all the time.
goofy
- foolish; silly; stupid
- British (of teeth) sticking out; protruding
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