goofy

adjective

ˈgü-fē

goofier; goofiest

Synonyms of goofy

: being ridiculous or mildly ludicrous : silly

a goofy sense of humor

that hat looks goofy

A big lanky loose-jointed kid with long wavy blond hair and a goofy grin …—Garrison Keillor

goofily

ˈgü-fə-lē

adverb

goofiness

ˈgü-fē-nəs

noun

Examples of goofy in a Sentence

She was making goofy faces at us. goofy charm

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So when Billie and Issa get an actual offer for drinks with two firefighters who come to the house, Billie puts on a goofy British accent à la Issa and turns them down, choosing a quiet night at home with her friend instead. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 That was therapeutic for these professional dancers who got to be silly and goofy, but confidently. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 The original Scrubs, created by Bill Lawrence, followed the goofy and heartwarming antics of healthcare professionals at teaching hospital Sacred Heart Hospital and ran from 2001 to 2010. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Aug. 2026 Mason was funny, goofy and crazy in all the right ways; he will be remembered for singing and dancing around the house with a wide smile on his face and a skip in his step. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goofy

Word History

Etymology

see goof entry 1

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of goofy was in 1916

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goofy

adjective

ˈgü-fē

goofier; goofiest

: somewhat ridiculous : silly

goofily

-fə-lē

adverb

goofiness

-fē-nəs

noun

goofy

adjective

Synonyms of goofy

Examples of goofy in a Sentence

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