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goofy

n.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɡufi// UK //ɡˈuːfi// goofy

n. silly or funny in a way that is not serious. You use this to describe someone who acts like a clown to make people laugh.

n. characterised by a harmless, lighthearted silliness or lack of seriousness. Often used to describe a person's personality or a specific facial expression.


SIMPLE

He wore a goofy hat to the party to make the kids laugh.

CONTEXTUAL

The dog had a goofy expression on its face as it tried to catch the bubbles.

COMPLEX

While the film deals with some heavy themes, it maintains a goofy charm through its lead character's constant bumbling and physical comedy.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From goof + -y.

Etymology 2

From the way the Disney character Goofy was depicted surfing in 1937's Hawaiian Holiday, with right foot forward.

Usage

Typically used as a predicative adjective after a linking verb or as an attributive adjective before a noun.

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