goofy

adjective

ˈgü-fē 

goofier; goofiest

: 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 

adverb

goofiness

ˈgü-fē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of goofy

• silly
• giddy
• futile

Examples of goofy in a Sentence

She was making goofy faces at us.

goofy charm

Recent Examples on the Web

If the movie is more goofy than profound, that may be the point. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026

Haaland was one of the top scorers and most charismatic players at the World Cup held in Mexico, the United States, and Canada, and his imposing stature and goofy sense of humor sparked a wave of creative viral videos and memes. — CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

But the mellow vibes are ruined when a goofy case of mistaken identity results in Frankie coming home with a briefcase containing several vials of a glowing orange goo. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

The two actors have great chemistry and are goofy and lovable. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see goof entry 1

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

goofy

adjective

ˈgü-fē 

goofier; goofiest

: somewhat ridiculous : silly

goofily

-fə-lē 

adverb

goofiness

-fē-nəs 

noun