goof

/ɡuːf/
noun
  1. A silly or careless mistake.
    • It was just a small goof in the recipe, but the cake still tasted fine.
    • The actor laughed off his goof during the live performance.
    • I made a goof on the math test and forgot to carry the number.
  2. A silly or foolish person.
    • Don't be a goof — wear your helmet when you ride your bike.
    • My little brother is such a goof; he always makes funny faces.
    • The class clown was a lovable goof who made everyone laugh.
verb
  1. To make a silly or careless mistake.
    • She goofed on her lines during the school play.
    • I goofed and sent the email to the wrong person.
    • We all goof sometimes, so don't worry about it.
  2. To spend time doing silly or unproductive things; to mess around.
    • We goofed around at the park until it got dark.
    • The kids were goofing in the backyard instead of doing their chores.
    • Stop goofing and get back to work.
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