goof

/ɡuːf/ · noun

Meaning

A mistake or error.
A foolish and/or silly person; a goofball.
A child molester.
To make a mistake.
To engage in mischief.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

blunder(English)boob(English)fathead(English)zany(English)sin(English)jackass(English)goose(English)cuckoo(English)goofy(English)bonkers(English)bowyer(English)bullwinkle(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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