How to Use goofy in a Sentence
goofy
adjective- She was making goofy faces at us.
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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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