goofus

[goo-fuhs]

noun

Slang.

plural

goofuses 

1. a foolish, stupid, or inept person.

Word History and Origins

Origin of goofus¹

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; of uncertain origin; perhaps a derivative of goof ( def. )

Related Words

• absurd 
• comic 
• entertaining 
• farcical 
• funny 
• goofy 
• humorous 
• ironic 
• laughable 
• ludicrous 
• ridiculous 
• silly 
• wacky 
• whimsical