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单词 goofy
释义

goofy

adjective

ˈgü-fē How to pronounce goofy (audio)
goofier; goofiest
: being crazy, ridiculous, or mildly ludicrous : silly
a goofy sense of humor
that hat looks goofy
goofily
ˈgü-fə-lē How to pronounce goofy (audio)
adverb
goofiness
ˈgü-fē-nəs How to pronounce goofy (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • birdbrained
  • ditzy
  • ditsy
  • dizzy
  • featherbrained
  • flighty
  • frivolous
  • frothy
  • futile
  • giddy
  • harebrained
  • light-headed
  • light-minded
  • puerile
  • scatterbrained
  • silly
  • yeasty
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Example Sentences

She was making goofy faces at us. goofy charm
Recent Examples on the Web The goofy character is filled with motivational speeches and often attempts to get the approval from his boss Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham) by gifting her biscuits in a signature pink box. Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 North West brought out her creative and goofy side while hanging out with her mom, Kim Kardashian, on Monday (Aug. 1). Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 1 Aug. 2022 The goofy kid-inside-a-superhero, Billy Batson, goes on to compare himself to The Flash, Aquaman and Batman, the famed heroes of the DC extended universe. Amanda Taylor, PEOPLE.com, 23 July 2022 In her typical goofy nature, Ree continued the joke and posted two clips of Ladd riding his horse in the distance. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 From the goofy humor of X-rated spoofs to the beloved crassness of edgy comics who live to shock the prude out of us, both styles of entertainment require a certain level of fearlessness. Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2022 Season 3 included way, way too much kissing and was just overly goofy in almost every way. Erik Kain, Forbes, 7 July 2022 Set to breezy George Gershwin tunes performed onstage by pianist Jonathan Howard Katz, the dancers, all currently or formerly with New York City Ballet, have a goofy good time twining grapevines or knocking off faux-show-offy pirouettes. Janine Parker, BostonGlobe.com, 23 June 2022 Anyone who loves First Kill must check out this goofy, gorgeous web series that came before it. Amanda Ostuni, EW.com, 21 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see goof entry 1

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

goofy

adjective

ˈgü-fē How to pronounce goofy (audio)
goofier; goofiest
: silly sense 1

goofy

adjective

as in silly
lacking in seriousness or maturity it's not appropriate to be goofy at a funeral

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • silly
  • giddy
  • futile
  • playful
  • ditzy
  • frivolous
  • scatterbrained
  • puerile
  • foolish
  • crazy
  • harebrained
  • flighty
  • frothy
  • ditsy
  • inane
  • happy
  • yeasty
  • dizzy
  • featherbrained
  • light-minded
  • nonsensical
  • thoughtless
  • daft
  • fatuous
  • daffy
  • giggly
  • lighthearted
  • birdbrained
  • exuberant
  • light-headed
  • superficial
  • flippant
  • witless
  • shallow
  • sappy
  • fruity
  • fluttery
  • light

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • serious
  • earnest
  • somber
  • thoughtful
  • sober
  • melancholy
  • serious-minded
  • sombre
  • solemn
  • unfrivolous
  • heavy
  • dignified
  • grave
  • severe
  • staid
  • sedate
  • no-nonsense
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