goofing
word · lemma: goof
Definition
Acting silly, joking around, or wasting time, instead of being serious or focused.
Usage & Nuances
"Goofing" is informal and usually used with "around" ("goofing around") or "off" ("goofing off"). Refers to playful or silly behavior, often instead of working. Not used for serious mistakes; that's "messing up" or "screwing up".
Spanish: tontear - hacer el tonto - perder el tiempoPortuguese (BR): brincar - fazer bobagem - enrolarPortuguese (PT): brincar - fazer disparates - perder tempoChinese (Simplified): 胡闹 - 瞎玩 - 浪费时间Chinese (Traditional): 胡鬧 - 瞎玩 - 浪費時間Hindi: मूर्खता करना - समय बर्बाद करनाArabic: يعبث - يضيع الوقت - يتصرف بطريقة سخيفةBengali: দুষ্টুমি করা - আলস্য করাRussian: дурачиться - баловатьсяJapanese: ふざける - だらだらするVietnamese: đùa nghịch - làm biếngKorean: 장난치다 - 빈둥거리다Turkish: şakalaşmak - oyalanmakUrdu: مذاق کرنا - وقت ضائع کرناIndonesian: bercanda - bermalas-malasan
Example Sentences
We were just goofing around, nothing serious.
natural
He keeps goofing off when we're supposed to be working.
natural
Are you goofing again or actually doing your chores?
natural
The students were goofing in class instead of listening.
basic
Stop goofing and finish your homework.
basic
They spent the afternoon goofing at the park.
basic