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

That leaves matters of artistic character and there’s no getting around the fact that Blair has made the conscious decision that his “Toxic Avenger,” though rude, violent and goofy to a fault, wouldn’t look bad.

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If there’s a theme to the latest adventure of this goofy, earnest and foul-mouthed superhero it’s that there is no running away from one’s choices — for better and for worse.

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But there’s still an element of camp and goofy humor that lingers, taking away from the script’s leaner, meaner elements.

From Los Angeles Times

As with “Fargo,” he’s made something true to the spirit of the original yet colored by his own goofy predilections.

From Los Angeles Times

Clark continued to captivate me with his wry observations about the world, his inclination to be a jokester and even the goofy gifts intended to show he was a romantic at heart.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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