Synonyms for

Goofy

Verb / ˈgu:fi: / Another word for goofy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

silly or ridiculous in an amusing way

Synonyms & similar words

sappy silly zany goofy wacky whacky cockamamy cockamamie silly absurd amusing comical dopey daffy ludicrous wacky zany whimsical kooky foolish ridiculous quirky funny witty humorous laughable nutty jovial

Synonyms by register

Formal

absurd ridiculous preposterous ludicrous

Informal

silly daft nutty bonkers loony

Literary

farcical buffoonish comical

Antonyms

serious sensible wise prudent dignified sober rational

Common collocations

  • goofy grin
  • goofy hat
  • goofy behavior
  • goofy laugh
  • goofy movie
  • goofy idea
  • goofy smile

Word family

noun goof
adjective goofy
adverb goofily

Usage note

Goofy is primarily used in informal contexts to describe something or someone that is playfully foolish or eccentric. It generally carries a lighthearted and affectionate connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The dog made a goofy face.
  2. He wore a goofy hat to the party.
  3. The teacher's goofy dance made the students laugh.
  4. The comedian's jokes were so goofy that everyone was in stitches.
  5. She had a goofy grin on her face all day long.

Quotes

  • I'm just a goofy kind of guy. - David Hasselhoff
  • I was always kind of goofy looking and I always got to be in the plays. - Jennifer Aniston
  • I'm a goofy person and I don't take myself too seriously. - Tinashe

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