goof
/ɡuːf/
noun
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.