goofy

[ goo-fee ]
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adjective,goof·i·er, goof·i·est.Slang.
  1. ridiculous; silly; wacky; nutty: a goofy little hat.

Origin of goofy

1
First recorded in 1915–20; goof + -y1

Other words from goofy

  • goof·i·ly, adverb
  • goof·i·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for goofy

goofy

/ (ˈɡuːfɪ) /


adjectivegoofier or goofiest informal
  1. foolish; silly; stupid

  2. British (of teeth) sticking out; protruding

Derived forms of goofy

  • goofily, adverb
  • goofiness, noun

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