Goof: meaning, definitions and examples
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goof
[ ษกuหf ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น bobo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคตเคเฅเคซ
๐ฉ๐ช Dussel
- Fehler machen
- Schwachsinn
๐ฎ๐ฉ bodoh
๐บ๐ฆ ะดััะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ gลupiec
- pomysล idiotyczny
- bลฤ d
๐ฏ๐ต ใใซ
๐ซ๐ท idiot
๐ช๐ธ tonto
๐น๐ท aptal
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฉ์ฒญ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุญู ู
๐จ๐ฟ hlupรกk
๐ธ๐ฐ hlupรกk
๐จ๐ณ ๅป็
๐ธ๐ฎ neumenjak
๐ฎ๐ธ heimskur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะปััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฅแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ axmaqlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ tonto
Etymology
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.
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