How to Pronounce "goof around"
expression
GOOF-uh-ROWND
GOOF-uh-ROWND
Definition
To spend time playing, doing silly things, or not being serious; acting in a playful or careless way rather than working or focusing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡuf/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
ɡˈuːf/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOOF-uh-ROWND
UK
GOOF-uh-ROWND
Listen in Context
The kids always goof around after lunch.
Please stop goofing around and finish your homework.
Sometimes we just want to goof around and have fun.
We were just goofing around in the park when it started to rain.