goofy

[goo-fee]

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adjective, goof·i·er, goof·i·est. Slang.

ridiculous; silly; wacky; nutty: a goofy little hat.

Origin of goofy

First recorded in 1915–20; goof + -y¹

Related formsgoof·i·ly, adverbgoof·i·ness, noun

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Related Words for goofiness

stupidity, absurdity, foolishness, craziness, goofiness, ineptitude, senselessness, inanity, puerility

Examples from the Web for goofiness

Contemporary Examples of goofiness

In neither case, unfortunately, did goofiness lead to greatness.
The Stacks: John Schulian’s Classic Profile of Newspaper Columnist Mike Royko
John Schulian
January 5, 2014
Perhaps even more importantly, Biden brought to the task his trademark passion and goofiness.
Joe Biden’s Happy Warrior Speech
Michelle Cottle
September 7, 2012
In this respect, for all his goofiness, Ross Perot and his movement are looking better all the time.
We Need a New Ross Perot
Joel Kotkin
April 23, 2010

British Dictionary definitions for goofiness

goofy

adjective goofier or goofiest informal

foolish; silly; stupid

British (of teeth) sticking out; protruding

Derived Formsgoofily, adverbgoofiness, noun

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Word Origin and History for goofiness

1929, from goofy + -ness.

goofy

adj.

1921, from goof + -y (2). The Disney character of that name began life c.1929 as Dippy Dawg.