goofy

[goo-fee]

adjective

Slang.

goofier, goofiest 

1. ridiculous; silly; wacky; nutty.

   a goofy little hat.

goofy

/ ˈɡuːfɪ /

adjective

1. foolish; silly; stupid

2. (of teeth) sticking out; protruding

Other Word Forms

• goofily adverb
• goofiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of goofy¹

First recorded in 1915–20; goof + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The idea of exempting funds that hold BDCs from disclosing their costs isn’t merely goofy.

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He’s the No. 1 player in the world again, and remains a little goofy, awkward, and raw—and with no jadedness whatsoever.

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“Next time, come to America legally or don’t come at all! Thank you!” the captain announces in a goofy voice.

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Half of the album's 12 songs are about falling completely, goofily, head over heels in love.

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The immersive “Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow” exhibit featured augmented reality experiences that let visitors use smartphones to bring new “life” to the vibrant, gory, goofy and grand pieces surrounding them.

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Related Words

• crazy 
• dopey 
• flaky 
• foolish 
• idiotic 
• kooky 
• nutty 
• stupid 
• wacky 
• weird