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Definition of goofy

goofy

/ˈɡuː.fi/
goof · y
Adverb:goofily
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goofy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Harmlessly silly, eccentric, or playfully foolish.

Example

"He made a goofy face to make his younger sister laugh during the family photo."

2

Having prominent, crooked, or protruding front teeth.

Example

"The cartoon character had a goofy grin that made him instantly recognizable to children."

3

In surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding, riding with the right foot positioned forward on the board.

Example

"Although she is naturally right-handed, she prefers to ride goofy when skateboarding."

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• Rhymes for goofy

• Nearby Words

goofily
goofiness
goofus
goofy
google
googleable
googly

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 20th century as American slang, derived from 'goof' (a foolish or stupid person), likely from dialectal English 'goff' and Middle French 'goffe' (awkward or stupid).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Goofy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/goofy
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