Definition of Goof

1. Noun. A man who is a stupid incompetent fool.

Exact synonyms: Bozo, Cuckoo, Fathead, Goofball, Goose, Jackass, Twat, Zany
Generic synonyms: Fool, Muggins, Sap, Saphead, Tomfool
Derivative terms: Goofy, Goosey, Goosy, Zany, Zany

2. Verb. Commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake. "I blundered during the job interview"
Exact synonyms: Blunder, Boob, Drop The Ball, Sin
Generic synonyms: Breach, Break, Go Against, Infract, Offend, Transgress, Violate
Derivative terms: Blunder, Blunderer, Boob

3. Noun. A person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior.
Exact synonyms: Buffoon, Clown, Goofball, Merry Andrew
Generic synonyms: Comedian, Comic
Specialized synonyms: Harlequin, Fool, Jester, Motley Fool, Whiteface, Zany
Specialized synonyms: Emmett Kelly, Kelly, Weary Willie
Derivative terms: Clown, Goofy

Definition of Goof

1. Noun. (American English) A mistake or error ¹

2. Noun. (American English) As a specific usage in film, an error made during production which finds its way into the final release. ¹

3. Noun. (American English) A foolish person ¹

4. Noun. (context: prison jargon) A child molester. ¹

5. Verb. (American English) To make a mistake. ¹

6. Verb. (American English) To engage in mischief. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Goof

1. to blunder [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: blunder

Lexicographical Neighbors of Goof

goody-two-shoes
goody bag
goody bags
goody goodies
goody goody
goody gumdrops
goody two shoes
goodyears
goodygoodies
goodygoody
goodyship
gooed
gooey
gooeyness
gooeynesses
goof (current term)
goof-off
goof-proof
goof-up
goof-ups
goof around
goof off
goof up
goofball
goofed
goofer
goofer dust
goofers
goofery

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