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goof

/ɡuːf/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A mistake or blunder.

    - "He made a goof in his calculations."
    - "The goof cost the team the game."
    - "Don't make goofs when learning to drive."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɡuːf/



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Synonyms

blooper , boo-boo , error , faux pas , fluff , gaffe , lapse , mistake , slip , stumble , thinko
Rhymes
Words rhyming with goof
proof , moofer , glove
Homophones
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  1. goof (en) : A mistake or blunder.

  2. goof (en) : A clown or fool.

Variants
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goof , goofs , goof on , goofed , goofed on , goofing , goofing on , goofs on , goof-off , goof-offs , goof around , goofed around , goofing around , goofs around , come to the rescue of , come/go to the rescue of , go to the rescue of , go out of existence , go out of her way , go out of his way , go out of one's way , go out of their way , go out of production , go out of use , go the way of all flesh
Etymology
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Originally meant 'clown' or 'fool' in Middle English.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'goof' originated from Middle English 'gof' meaning 'clown' or 'fool'.

  2. In the 1950s, a popular children's show called 'The Goofy Gophers' aired on television.

  3. The term 'goofball' is related to 'goof' and means a foolish or clownish person.

Related Concepts
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  1. error: An incorrect action, statement, or judgment.

  2. mistake: A wrong action or judgment.

Culture
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In popular culture, 'goof' is often used to refer to a mistake or blunder. It can also refer to a clown or fool.

How to Memorize "goof"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person making a mistake or a clown.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'goof' with the idea of a mistake or a clown.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Goes Over One Foot' to remember that 'goof' is a mistake or blunder.

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