goofing (off)

present participle of goof (off)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for goofing (off)
Verb
  • Styled with chic flip flops, Howie's woman demonstrates that kicking back on a getaway can also be a style statement.
    Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to all the driving thrills, Porsche Ice Experience is also about kicking back, enjoying fine dining, fireside conversations, and a genuine sense of camaraderie among fellow Porsche-loving participants and instructors.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • There are a number of great kitchenware deals kicking around, including markdowns on nonstick and stainless steel cookware, air fryers, Keurigs, and immersion blenders.
    Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
  • None is more important than what’s been kicking around for at least six decades, a project to bolster California’s north-to-south shipments of water by bypassing the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
    Dan Walters, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • And for off-duty days, fleece joggers make the ideal cozy piece for lounging at home or heading out on a coffee run.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Even the arm and backrests are adjustable to provide the maximum amount of comfort while lounging.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Goofing (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goofing%20%28off%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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