Definition of «goofball»

A goofball is a term used to describe someone who acts in an amusingly foolish or playful manner, often unintentionally. It can also refer to someone who behaves in a silly or clumsy way, sometimes on purpose for comedic effect. The word "goofball" can be used as both a noun and adjective, with the latter being more common when describing someone's behavior.

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My coworker is always acting like a goofball during team meetings.
Jake's silly pranks make him the class goofball.
Despite being a brilliant doctor, Dr. Johnson has a reputation for being a bit of a goofball around his patients.
I can always count on my best friend to lighten the mood with their goofball humor.
The movie was a hilarious comedy filled with funny goofball characters.

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Though it's been awhile since Will Ferrell did something that really made me laugh, and Zach Galifianakis has failed to prove why he's so popular, the two actors excel at playing big, dumb characters, and anyone familiar with director Jay Roach's Austin Powers films knows that he loves that brand of goofball comedy. (blog.bullz-eye.com)
This beautiful, 7 - year - old malamute is a big, loving goofball who can make anyone's day better. (dgpforpets.com)
Segel, a 35 year old whose high points have come in goofball comedies such as I Love You Man and Forgetting Sarah Marshall pulls a Jonah Hill by completely transforming himself into a seriously great actor. (awardsdaily.com)
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Definition of «goofball»

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