Synonyms for

Goof

Verb / gu:f / Another word for goof — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A silly or stupid mistake.

Synonyms & similar words

droptheball goofball buffoon blunder jackass zany boob clown goose cuckoo sin merryandrew fathead bozo twat blunder error mistake flub gaffe slip-up foul-up miscalculation oversight misstep blooper bumble botch mess-up screw-up snafu lapse misjudgment

Example sentences

  1. I made a goof on my math homework and got the wrong answer.
  2. He accidentally put salt instead of sugar in the cake mix, what a goof!
  3. I can't believe I tripped and fell in front of everyone, what a goof.
  4. My mom always tells me to stop goofing off and start my homework.
  5. I was trying to be serious during the meeting, but my coworker kept making goofs and making me laugh.

Quotes

  • I'm not a goof ball. What I am is a performer.
  • I'm that guy that makes the goofiest faces when I'm really trying to not laugh.
  • I think people are really attracted to the goof in me.

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