goof

n. a silly or careless mistake.

n. a minor, often careless error or oversight.

“The typo in the headline was a major goof that the editor missed.”

“The accounting department admitted the missing decimal point was a simple goof, though it caused significant confusion during the audit.”

Informal · American English

n. a person who acts in a foolish or funny way.

n. a person who behaves in a silly, clumsy, or lighthearted manner.

“He is such a goof, always making funny faces to make the kids laugh.”

“Despite his reputation as a serious academic, he was a total goof at home, frequently performing slapstick routines for his family.”

Informal · American English

v. to make a silly or careless error.

v. to commit a blunder or make a careless mistake; often used with 'up'.

“I really goofed up the directions and we ended up in the wrong town.”

“The technician goofed when he forgot to secure the safety latch, though fortunately no damage occurred to the equipment.”

Informal · American English

v. to spend time doing silly things or avoiding work.

v. to spend time idly or engage in frivolous activity; typically used with 'off'.

“Stop goofing off and finish your homework before dinner.”

“The supervisor warned the interns that they could not afford to goof off while the production line was running at full capacity.”

Informal · American English