Goofed: meaning, definitions and examples

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.

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.