goofy

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See also: Goofy

English[edit]

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɡuːfi/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -uːfi

Etymology 1[edit]

goof +‎ -y

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goofy (comparative goofier, superlative goofiest)

  1. silly, quirky
    • 2012 December 29, Paul Doyle, “Arsenal's Theo Walcott hits hat-trick in thrilling victory over Newcastle”, in The Guardian[1]:
      Glorious attacking and goofy defending: here was a match that encapsulated the madcap appeal of this season's Premier League.
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Etymology 2[edit]

From the way the Disney character Goofy was first depicted surfing, with right foot forward.[1]

Adjective[edit]

goofy (not comparable)

  1. (surfing, snowboarding) Riding with the right foot forward.
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Noun[edit]

goofy (plural goofies)

  1. (surfing, snowboarding) One who rides with the right foot forward.

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