Goofball: meaning, definitions and examples
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goofball
[ หษกuหfbษหl ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น bobo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฐเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Trottel
๐ฎ๐ฉ bodoh
๐บ๐ฆ ะดััะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ gลupiec
๐ฏ๐ต ใ่ชฟๅญ่
๐ซ๐ท imbรฉcile
๐ช๐ธ tonto
๐น๐ท aptal
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ณด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุจู
๐จ๐ฟ hlupรกk
๐ธ๐ฐ hlupรกk
๐จ๐ณ ๅป็
๐ธ๐ฎ neumenjak
๐ฎ๐ธ fรญfl
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะปััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแจแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ axmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 41250 vulgarizing
- 41251 goofball
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- 41253 snoopy
- 41254 unrestrictive
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