goofy
word
/ˈɡufi/
GOO-fee
/ɡˈuːfi/
GOO-fee
Definition
Silly or funny in a harmless way; someone who acts in a clumsy or awkward manner, often making others laugh.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and playful; not rude or offensive. Common for describing people, faces, or jokes. 'Goofy smile' is a popular phrase. Do not use for serious or truly foolish behavior.
Spanish: tonto - graciosoPortuguese (BR): engraçado - boboPortuguese (PT): pateta - engraçadoChinese (Simplified): 傻乎乎的 - 滑稽的Chinese (Traditional): 傻氣的 - 搞笑的Hindi: मूर्खतापूर्ण - मज़ेदारArabic: أبله - غريب الأطوارBengali: পাগলামি - হাস্যকর - মজারRussian: глупый (забавный) - нелепыйJapanese: おちゃめな - へんてこなVietnamese: ngố - ngớ ngẩn (dễ thương)Korean: 어리숙한 - 익살스러운Turkish: şapşal - komik - garipUrdu: مضحکہ خیز - بھولا بھالاIndonesian: konyol - lucu - canggung
Example Sentences
You look so goofy with that hat on.
natural
He made a goofy face to make the children laugh.
basic
My little brother is so goofy sometimes.
basic
That movie was so goofy, I couldn’t stop laughing.
basic
He always does goofy dances at parties.
natural
Don’t be afraid to be a little goofy around your friends.
natural