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Goofing: meaning, definitions and examples

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goofing

 

[ ษกuหfษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

casual behavior

Goofing around refers to engaging in playful or silly behavior, often in a carefree or lighthearted manner. It usually involves joking, playing pranks, or making fun of oneself or others in a friendly way. This type of behavior is typically found in informal settings, among friends or family, and emphasizes enjoyment and laughter over seriousness. Goofing can also be seen as a way to relieve stress and bond with others through humor.

Synonyms

fooling, horsing around, messing around

Examples of usage

  • The kids were goofing around in the backyard.
  • We spent the afternoon goofing at the beach.
  • He was goofing off instead of studying for his exam.
  • They love goofing around during their lunch breaks.

Translations

Translations of the word "goofing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brincando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค•เคตเคพเคธ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช herumblรถdeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bercanda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐั€ั‚ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bawiฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใตใ–ใ‘ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท faire le clown

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bromear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸaka yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ๋‚œ์น˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู…ุฒุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vtipkovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกantiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ€็Žฉ็ฌ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hecati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gera grรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะทั–ะปะดะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒฃแƒ›แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผlmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ burlarse

Etymology

The word 'goof' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, possibly deriving from the earlier term 'goof off', which means to waste time or behave in a silly manner. The origin is somewhat uncertain, but it is thought to be related to 'goofus', a term used to describe a foolish or inept person. The playful nature of the word has led to its incorporation into various forms of communication, especially among younger generations. Over the decades, 'goofing' has developed into a commonly accepted expression for lighthearted and silly behavior, emphasizing the joy and camaraderie often found in such interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,477, 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.