Goofball: meaning, definitions and examples

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goofball

 

[ หˆษกuหfbษ”หl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

informal behavior

A goofball is someone who is silly, goofy, or eccentric in their behavior, often making others laugh. This term is usually used in a lighthearted or affectionate manner to describe someone who doesn't take things too seriously and often engages in playful antics.

Synonyms

clown, comic, fool, jester

Examples of usage

  • He's such a goofball, always telling jokes during serious meetings.
  • She acts like a goofball when she's around her friends.
  • The kids made a goofball out of themselves at the party.
  • Being a goofball is what makes him so fun to be around.

Translations

Translations of the word "goofball" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bobo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‚เคฐเฅเค–

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trottel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bodoh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒั€ะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚upiec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠ่ชฟๅญ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท imbรฉcile

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tonto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aptal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋ณด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlupรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlupรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‚ป็“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neumenjak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญfl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะปัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒจแƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tonto

Etymology

The term 'goofball' emerged in American English during the mid-20th century, around the 1960s. It is a playful combination of the word 'goof', which itself denotes silly or foolish behavior, and 'ball', a term that can imply a sense of fun or liveliness. The playful nature of the term reflects the informal atmosphere of the time, where people were looking for lighthearted ways to describe charisma and playful antics. It is often used to affectionately describe a person who enjoys making others laugh, contributing to a sense of camaraderie and enjoyment in social situations. Today, 'goofball' continues to evoke a sense of warmth and humor, often used among friends and loved ones.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,251, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.