goofy

Meanings

• adjective

  Unusual or foolish in a way that is entertaining and amusing.

  - "The goofy antics of the clown entertained the children."
  - "Despite his goofy behavior, he was a brilliant scientist."

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Antonyms

regular

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with goofy
moonie , june bug , booby

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Variants

List of all variants of goofy that leads to same result
goofier , goofiest , goofily , goofiness , goofinesses , goofy

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Etymology

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Originally used to describe the gait of a goose, particularly the way it waddles. Later, the term was applied to people who moved in a similar, awkward way.

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Trivia

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1. The term goofy was first used in print in the 1870s to describe the gait of a goose.

2. The word goofy is often used interchangeably with the term silly, but goofy implies a more entertaining and amusing form of silliness.

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Related Concepts

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1. clown: Clowns are often associated with goofy behavior and are known for their exaggerated, entertaining antics.

2. slapstick: Slapstick is a style of comedy that relies on physical humor, such as pratfalls, slapstick sounds, and other goofy antics.

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Culture

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In popular culture, goofy is often used to describe someone who is clumsy, awkward, or silly. It can also be used to describe something that is amusing or entertaining in a lighthearted way.

How to Memorize "goofy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a goofy person or animal waddling or moving in an awkward way.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word goofy with something that is entertaining and amusing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word goofy as something that is 'Goes Over the top, Often Foolish, and Yields laughter'.

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