How to Use goofy in a Sentence

goofy

adjective
  • She was making goofy faces at us.
  • Some goofy, corny farce is part of the theatricality and the fun.
    Alissa Wilkinson, Vox, 18 July 2018
  • At one point, Charlotte even gave a disapproving look at her big bro, who broke formation to make a goofy pose.
    Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Sep. 2018
  • There is no ignoring the goofy aesthetics of the puffy, blobby Guardian Caps.
    Alex Prewitt, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
  • TikTok users have quickly put their own spin on the scene, with some opting to act as Kirk and show off goofy dance moves of their own.
    Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2024
  • But Beguelin liberally sprinkles the script with puns and goofy running jokes, not all of which land on the funny bone.
    Terry Byrne, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2018
  • Fans have come to know the cast of Modern Family as a goofy, lovable group that feels like—well, family.
    Megan Stein, Country Living, 15 Sep. 2018
  • Two shaggy Lakeland terriers are wrestling while a goofy-looking boxer sunbathes belly-up on a park bench.
    Chavie Lieber, Vox, 12 Sep. 2018
  • However, the Venom trilogy is profitable and well-liked as goofy fun for comic fans, even if critics don’t like it.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
  • The goofy comedy of it all can’t help but charm Rui into joining Totsuko’s budding supergroup.
    Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Daniel Strada was an inspirational fitness buff who made goofy YouTube videos and wrapped his mother in giant bear hugs.
    Michael Williams, OrlandoSentinel.com, 12 July 2018
  • The movies are a tribute to the idea that animation can be gloriously goofy and wonderfully silly, that coming up with dumb ways to make people laugh is still worth it.
    Todd Vanderwerff, Vox, 13 July 2018
  • The staging, costumes and flamboyant song-and-dance numbers, combined with the pre-curtain shower of beach balls and confetti, made for a splendidly goofy night out.
    Sam Walker, WSJ, 11 July 2018
  • Photos of people generally end up looking really goofy, with the person appearing as a paper cutout on top of whatever was behind them.
    Jacob Kastrenakes, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2018
  • Jessica Stam and Marigold Stam, 32, is a model who’s striking some goofy new poses for her daughter, Marigold, 10 months.
    Ronan McKenzie, Allure, 18 July 2018
  • Don’t make goofy faces at the chefs in the open kitchen.
    BostonGlobe.com, 8 June 2021
  • The couple seems to share the same goofy sense of humor.
    Hilary Weaver, ELLE, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Kind of saunters in to the room with sort of a goofy look on his face.
    Laura Johnston, cleveland, 13 July 2023
  • The fans knew what’s up: The band with the proudly goofy name is too hot to miss.
    Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Jeff is beefy and goofy and was down to go cliff-diving with Olivia.
    Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2019
  • Guardians of the Galaxy was the big hit of 2014, making a star out of blond, goofy, burly Chris Pratt.
    Constance Grady, Vox, 18 July 2024
  • All of these strategies are present in this bright and goofy album.
    Sasha Frere-Jones, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2023
  • Much more is set to take place amidst the backdrop of Rhaenyra and Laenor’s goofy little courtship dance.
    ELLE, 19 Sep. 2022
  • This a very goofy, silly, fun photo op, and thank you for that.
    Vulture, 3 Apr. 2022
  • The most contagious thing about it is that goofy synth hook on the chorus.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2024
  • Prince Harry, scrolling through his feed, found a goofy video of Meghan posted by a friend.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2022
  • One is light-hearted and goofy, the other stubborn and edgy.
    Mike Singer, The Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2019
  • Show girls your sense of humor; get in touch with your goofy side; plan creative dates.
    Annie Lane, oregonlive, 7 May 2023
  • The mom of three flashed a big, goofy smile at her son, melting hearts instantly.
    Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 July 2019
  • Did there used to be some rules about not making things too funny or even goofy?
    Vulture, 16 Nov. 2023

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