goof (up)

verb

Definition of goof (up)next
1
as in to fumble
to make a mistake we must have goofed up somewhere, because this cake clearly didn't turn out right

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2
as in to blow
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way he goofed up his first sale at the dealership

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goof (up)
  1. fumble
  2. blow
  3. trip
  4. stumble
  5. screw up
  6. slip up
  7. ruin
  8. foul up
Verb
  • Taylor started Indy’s unraveling by fumbling away a would-be 41-yard touchdown early in the third quarter that would’ve given Indianapolis a 20-7 lead.
    Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • That’s what Matt Stafford did after fumbling through the start of the game.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of fumble
Verb
  • Your emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • To have someone so esteemed give that sort of affirmation about my work really just blew me away.
    Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of blow
Verb
  • And Brunson? All hearts in New York City skipped a beat when the Knicks’ captain and floor general tripped over a fan sitting court side and gingerly walked directly to the locker room.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Although quarterback Jared Goff tripped during the handoff exchange with running back David Montgomery, the Lions still managed to put Lions kicker Jake Bates in position for a 35-yard field goal attempt.
    Chantz Martin, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of trip
Verb
  • In Northern California, the San Francisco Giants stumbled to another losing season in 2024.
    David K. Li, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The chances of you strolling up to a domain registrar and snapping up a domain worth thousands of dollars is about the same as stumbling upon a Jackson Pollock in a thrift store.
    Darpan Munjal, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of stumble
Verb
  • Jessica and Ashlee Simpson, ‘The Little Drummer Boy’ There really aren’t many ways to screw up a straightforward ballad that needs only a rolling snare drum as required instrumentation, but leave it to the Simpson sisters circa 2004 to burn it all down.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Collection Much like Nightmare Before Christmas, Joe Dante’s enduring horror favorite Gremlins plays like someone wanted to see how badly a bunch of little monsters could screw up the setting of another Christmas classic.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of screw up
Verb
  • Additionally, this all-or-nothing approach can heighten feelings of guilt or inadequacy when participants slip up, potentially reinforcing negative cycles rather than breaking them.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Eventually, Assassin will slip up and reveal itself.
    James Grebey, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of slip up
Verb
  • This increases the risk of electrical shocks, fire, and short circuits, which can ruin your holidays.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Over time, this can take away a company's competitive edge or even ruin its reputation with future talent.
    Subha Barry, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of ruin
Verb
  • For just one of 67 counties to use the wrong one could foul up an entire statewide count.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2024
  • See the stunning shot... AIRLINE 'CHAOS' – A flight was canceled after someone fouled up the aircraft amid delays.
    Fox News Staff, Fox News, 19 Oct. 2023
Definition of foul up
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