Goofed: meaning, definitions and examples
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goofed
[ ɡuːft ]
making mistakes
To goofed means to make a careless or silly mistake. It often implies a lack of attention or consideration, leading to an error that could have been avoided. This term is commonly used in informal contexts where lightheartedness is appropriate. People may goof off as a way of wasting time or not taking a task seriously, which could result in goofing up.
Synonyms
blundered, misstepped, muffed, screwed up.
Examples of usage
- I really goofed on that exam.
- He goofed when he forgot his keys.
- Don't goof off during the meeting.
- She goofed up the recipe by adding too much salt.
Translations
Translations of the word "goofed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 errou
🇮🇳 गलती की
🇩🇪 einen Fehler gemacht
🇮🇩 berbuat kesalahan
🇺🇦 зробив помилку
🇵🇱 popełnił błąd
🇯🇵 失敗した
🇫🇷 a fait une erreur
🇪🇸 cometió un error
🇹🇷 hata yaptı
🇰🇷 실수를 했다
🇸🇦 ارتكب خطأ
🇨🇿 udělal chybu
🇸🇰 spravil chybu
🇨🇳 犯了错误
🇸🇮 naredil napako
🇮🇸 gerði mistök
🇰🇿 қате жіберді
🇬🇪 შეცდომა დაუშვა
🇦🇿 səhv etdi
🇲🇽 cometió un error
Etymology
The term 'goof' originated in the early 20th century in American slang. It was believed to be derived from the earlier term 'goofus,' which referred to a fool or someone who makes foolish errors. The act of 'goofing off' became popular in the 1930s, encapsulating the idea of not taking things seriously and engaging in playful or careless behavior. Over time, 'goof' has evolved in usage, with 'goofed' becoming a common way to describe having made a mistake or blunder. The playful and humorous connotation associated with the word reflects its origins in informal settings, often used in conversations among friends or peers.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,296, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 38296 goofed
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- 38298 piggybacking
- 38299 brainwash
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