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Goof: meaning, definitions and examples

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goof

 

[ ษกuหf ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

make a mistake

To goof means to make a silly mistake or blunder. It's often used in a light-hearted manner, indicating that the error was not serious. This term is frequently used in casual conversation and can imply that the mistake may have resulted from carelessness or inattention. When someone goofs, it usually doesn't have significant consequences.

Synonyms

blunder, fumble, mistake, slip-up

Examples of usage

  • I really goofed on that math test.
  • Don't goof around during the meeting.
  • She goofed up my order at the restaurant.
Context #2 | Noun

silly mistake

A goof refers to an error or blunder, typically one that is minor or humorous in nature. It suggests a lack of seriousness or an amusing oversight. Often used in informal settings, referring to a mistake that elicits laughter rather than frustration. A goof can also describe a person's tendency to make such mistakes.

Synonyms

blunder, error, mistake, oversight

Examples of usage

  • That was a funny goof during the show.
  • He made a goof when he forgot his lines.
  • Her goof cost her team the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "goof" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bobo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคตเค•เฅ‚เคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dussel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bodoh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒั€ะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚upiec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท idiot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tonto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aptal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ์ฒญ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุญู…ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlupรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlupรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‚ป็“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neumenjak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heimskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะปัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒฅแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axmaqlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tonto

Word origin

The term 'goof' originated in the United States in the early 20th century, often associated with American humor. Its etymology is uncertain, but it may derive from 'goofy,' which means silly or foolish, popularized by cartoons and media. The earliest use of 'goof' appeared in the 1910s, initially as a noun referring to a foolish person. By the 1930s, it transitioned into a verb meaning to make a mistake or blunder. The playful connotation of the word has allowed it to persist in everyday language, often used in informal contexts. With the rise of pop culture, particularly in television and comedy, the term has become synonymous with lighthearted mistakes, showcasing a societal embrace of humor in the face of blunders.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,632 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.