I. ˈgüf noun
Etymology: probably alteration of English dialect goff simpleton
Date: 1915
1. : a silly or stupid person
2. : blunder
II. verb
Date: 1932
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to spend time idly or foolishly — usually used with off
goof ing off instead of working
b. : to engage in playful activity — usually used with around
goof ing around after school
2. : to make a usually foolish or careless mistake : blunder — often used with up
transitive verb
: to make a mess of : bungle — usually used with up
goof ed up the assignment
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- goof on