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Definition of Goof-off
1. Noun. An idle worthless person.
Generic synonyms: Bum, Do-nothing, Idler, Layabout, Loafer
Derivative terms: Good-for-naught, Good-for-nothing
Definition of Goof-off
1. Noun. (American English) An idle or work-shy person; a shirker ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Goof-off
Literary usage of Goof-off
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. El Salvador at War: An Oral History of Conflict from the 1979 Insurrection edited by Max G. Manwaring, Court Prisk (1995)
"Not that I am a bum or a goof-off, but we all need somebody jabbing us with a
sharp stick from time to time just to keep us on our toes and keep us ..."
2. Literature Circles: Voice and Choice in Book Clubs and Reading Groups by Harvey Daniels (2002)
""He didn't goof off. It was great." Tony is happy with his performance, too.
He comments sagely, "Well, we did argue a little bit over some words. ..."
3. Teaching the Best Practice Way: Methods That Matter, K-12 by Harvey Daniels, Marilyn Bizar (2005)
""He didn't goof off. It was great." Tony is happy with his performance, too.
He comments sagely, "Well, we did argue a little bit over some words. ..."
4. Content Area Reading: A Heuristic Approach by Anthony V. Manzo, Ula Casale Manzo (1990)
"Group work is not an excuse to goof off! Time is all we have; we must use it well.
3. Responsibility: All your life you will have to work with others. ..."
5. Silicon Destiny: The Story of Application Specific Integrated Circuits and by Rob Walker, Nancy Tersini (1992)
"BILL O'MEARA On our going-public day, I had to meet with four or five customers
so I wasn't able to goof off like Rob, but I stepped out of the meetings ..."
6. Telecommuting: The Ride of the Future edited by Pamela Martin (1992)
"( ) I believe the incentive to "goof off" while telecommuting would be too strong.
( ) I don't want to have to defend the decision that some of my ..."
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