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goofy

adj
/ˈɡuːfi/

Etymology

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

  1. derived from goffe
  2. inherited from gaf
  3. inherited from goffen
  4. suffixed as goofy — “goof + y”

Definitions

  1. silly, quirky

    • Glorious attacking and goofy defending: here was a match that encapsulated the madcap appeal of this season's Premier League.

  2. Synonym of goof.

    • Why didn’t you tell me, you goofies?
    • She showed other kids you could have fun by being a goofy who liked sports.
    • You two goofies shut up, would cha?

  3. Riding with the right foot forward.

  4. ›+ 2 more definitions

    1. One who rides with the right foot forward.

    2. A Disney character

      A Disney character: a slow-witted anthropomorphic dog with a goofy laugh.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA