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1goof Listen to audio/ˈgu:f/ verb
goofs; goofed; goof·ing
chiefly US, informal : to make a careless or stupid mistake : to make a goof [no obj] It was clear that someone had goofed.often + up I really goofed up this time. [+ obj] — usually + up They both goofed up their lines.
goof around
[phrasal verb] chiefly US, informal : to spend time doing silly or playful things
The kids are goofing around, watching TV and hanging out.
goof off
[phrasal verb] chiefly US, informal : to spend time doing things that are not useful or serious
He spent the day goofing off instead of working.see also goof-off
goof on [phrasal verb]
goof on (someone or something) US slang : to make jokes about (someone or something) in a way that is either playful or unkind
They're just goofing on [=kidding with, teasing] you.

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