Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

goofy

adjective
/ˈɡuːfi/
Definition
silly or foolish in a playful way.
Examples
  • He always tells goofy jokes that make us laugh.
  • The puppy was being goofy, chasing its tail around the yard.
  • She wore a goofy hat that made everyone smile.
Meaning
To be goofy means to act in a way that is amusingly eccentric or silly. It often describes behavior that is lighthearted and not taken too seriously.
Synonyms
  • silly
  • foolish
  • absurd
  • quirky