Goof

noun

/ɡuːf/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounA mistake or error.

"I made a goof in that last calculation."

2.nounA foolish and/or silly person; a goofball.

"Your little brother is a total goof."

3.nounA child molester.

4.verbTo make a mistake.

"It's my fault. I goofed."

5.verbTo engage in mischief.

"We were just goofing by painting the neighbor's cat green."

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