goofball

noun
UK: /ˈɡuːfbɔːl/
US: /ˈɡuːfbɔːl/

  1. A silly or foolish person.

    1. My brother is a goofball sometimes, but I love him.
    2. Don't be such a goofball; take the situation seriously for once in your life.

  2. A strange or eccentric person.

    1. He's a bit of a goofball, always wearing funny hats.
    2. The professor was a total goofball, but his lectures were brilliant and engaging for everyone.

Synonyms

fool idiot clown buffoon weirdo oddball
goofball adjective

  1. Acting in a silly or foolish way.

    1. Stop being goofball and listen to me.
    2. He was goofballing around in the office, making everyone laugh during our break.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "goofball" in English means: A silly or foolish person., A strange or eccentric person..

The phonetic transcription of "goofball" is /ˈɡuːfbɔːl/ in British English and /ˈɡuːfbɔːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "goofball": fool, idiot, clown, buffoon, weirdo, oddball.

Example usage of "goofball": "My brother is a goofball sometimes, but I love him.". More examples on the page.