goofy

adjective

ˈgü-fē How to pronounce goofy (audio)
goofier; goofiest
Synonyms of goofy
: being ridiculous or mildly ludicrous : silly
a goofy sense of humor
that hat looks goofy
A big lanky loose-jointed kid with long wavy blond hair and a goofy grin …—Garrison Keillor
goofily
ˈgü-fə-lē How to pronounce goofy (audio)
adverb
goofiness
ˈgü-fē-nəs How to pronounce goofy (audio)
noun

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Examples of goofy in a Sentence

She was making goofy faces at us. goofy charm
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Margaret, what the president said is just goofy word salad. — CBS News, 28 June 2026 But so was this goofy game last Saturday at Coors Field. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 26 June 2026 Both have a goofy, quirky, personality and are devoid of ego. — Justin Robertson, Forbes.com, 16 June 2026 While other studios seemed to dazzle children with bright colors and goofy gags, Pixar took kids seriously and appealed to the child in every adult. — Barry Levitt, Time, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for goofy

Word History

Etymology

see goof entry 1

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of goofy was in 1916

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“Goofy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goofy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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goofy

adjective
ˈgü-fē How to pronounce goofy (audio)
goofier; goofiest
: somewhat ridiculous : silly
goofily
-fə-lē How to pronounce goofy (audio)
adverb
goofiness
-fē-nəs How to pronounce goofy (audio)
noun

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