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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The two actors have great chemistry and are goofy and lovable. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 And an extremely catchy German song has gone viral in part because its lyrical refrain sounds goofy to ears used to English. — Greg Myre, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026 Waititi’s nutty neon space opera is the goofiest, most delightful entry in the MCU. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 And even though Buffett’s gone, his music still spread goofy fun in Fort Worth Saturday night. — Jake Harris july 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for goofy

Word History

Etymology

see goof entry 1

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 10 Aug. 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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