Goofy: meaning, definitions and examples

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goofy

 

[ หˆษกuหfi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

playful behavior

The term 'goofy' refers to someone who is silly or playful in a whimsical or endearing way. It often denotes a light-hearted, quirky personality that can evoke laughter or smiles from others. Individuals described as goofy might engage in antics or behaviors that are humorous and unconventional, making them seem carefree. This term can also imply a lack of seriousness or a tendency to be clumsy in an amusing fashion.

Synonyms

quirky, silly, wacky, zany

Examples of usage

  • He has a goofy smile that makes everyone laugh.
  • Her goofy dance moves made the party unforgettable.
  • The cat's goofy behavior always entertains us.
  • Their goofy jokes lightened the mood during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "goofy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bobo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคœเฅ€เคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tollpatschig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ konyol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะทะณั€ะฐะฑะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚upi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใ‹ใ—ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bรชte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tonto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saรงma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ด๋ฆฌ์„์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู‡ุจู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hloupรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlรบpy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‚ปไนŽไนŽ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ norฤav

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fyndinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะปัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒจแƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผลŸรผndรผrรผcรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tonto

Word origin

The word 'goofy' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the term 'goof', which means to make a mistake or to behave foolishly. 'Goof' itself is believed to have been influenced by the earlier term 'goofus', a slang term for a foolish or silly person. The popularity of the word surged in the 1930s, particularly with the association of Disney's cartoon character Goofy, who embodies clumsiness and playful antics. The character, introduced in 1932, helped cement the term 'goofy' in popular culture as a descriptor of whimsicality and joyfulness, further enhancing its appeal. Over the decades, the term has maintained its light-hearted connotation and is often used to describe both individuals and behaviors that are endearingly silly.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,471, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.