goofball

noun

goof·​ball ˈgüf-ˌbȯl 

1

slang : a barbiturate sleeping pill

2

: a goofy person

Examples of goofball in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Forte has always had something of a cartoon-ready constitution, with his rubbery physicality and goofball charm. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026

Rush is ostensibly not aware of these two goofballs in the audience. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 30 July 2026

There are twerking mascots and blue-haired goofballs for those with eyes to see them. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Otherwise, the movie really is all about goofball antics and the plot almost feels secondary. — Parents, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for goofball

• aldol
• armhole
• atoll
• awol
• backhaul
• banal
• baseball
• befall
• cabal
• catchall
• cecal
• centrale