goofy

goofy

adj \ˈgü-fē\

goof·i·ergoof·i·est

Definition of GOOFY

: being crazy, ridiculous, or mildly ludicrous : silly <a goofy sense of humor> <that hat looks goofy>

— goof·i·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— goof·i·ness \-fē-nəs\ noun

Examples of GOOFY

1. She was making goofy faces at us in class.
2. an actress known for her goofy charm

First Known Use of GOOFY

1921

Related to GOOFY

Synonyms: birdbrained, ditzy (or ditsy), dizzy, featherbrained, flighty, frivolous, frothy, futile, giddy, harebrained, light-headed, light-minded, puerile, scatterbrained, silly, yeasty

Antonyms: earnest, serious, serious-minded, sober, unfrivolous

Related Words: fatuous, foolish, inane, nonsensical, thoughtless, witless; crazy, daffy, daft, fruity; exuberant, flippant, fluttery, giggly, happy, light, lighthearted, playful; sappy, shallow, superficial

Near Antonyms: grave, melancholy, somber (or sombre), thoughtful; dignified, heavy, no-nonsense, sedate, severe, solemn, staid

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Rhymes with GOOFY

kufi, spoofy, Sufi