goofy

1 of 2

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

goofiness

2 of 2

noun

goof·​i·​ness -fēnə̇s 

-fin-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being goofy

seems to detect in my remarks a slight goofiness

—P. G. Wodehouse

Synonyms of goofy

Adjective

• silly
• giddy
• futile

Examples of goofy in a Sentence

Adjective

She was making goofy faces at us.

goofy charm

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Dylan Mulvaney and Joe Locke get goofy at the world premiere after party for the new film Heartstopper Forever on July 14 in London. — People Staff, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Don’t let his goofy nature fool you, though; Morman’s standing within the changing media landscape is a reflection of hard work. — Nathan Lately, Time, 14 July 2026

The film appears to mark a departure from Impacciatore’s recent roles that are imbued in her goofy, exuberant persona. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 9 July 2026

His core driving philosophy is love in all its variety — from darkest depths to goofiest heights, always delivered with desperation. — Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

see goof entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

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