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as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
that typo is one of the text's rare goofs
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2
as in idiot
a stupid person
leave it to that goof to forget the bait on a fishing trip
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Recent Examples of goof
The laidback energy resonated throughout the entire night, which featured minor goofs from Timothée Chalamet and Jessica Williams along with comical bits reuniting cast members from our favorite shows of the past.
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Brendan Le, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
So far, these little goofs include, but are not limited to, momentarily laying off people who oversee the nuclear-weapons stockpile and cancelling Ebola-prevention measures.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2025
Despite its initial high price tag and a series of production and financial goofs, the car was well-received by many.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
One wonders if a bigger dose of humility might follow any goofs in the company’s NFL Christmas Day doubleheader.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2024
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Brendan Le, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
So far, these little goofs include, but are not limited to, momentarily laying off people who oversee the nuclear-weapons stockpile and cancelling Ebola-prevention measures.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2025
Despite its initial high price tag and a series of production and financial goofs, the car was well-received by many.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
One wonders if a bigger dose of humility might follow any goofs in the company’s NFL Christmas Day doubleheader.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goof
Noun
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There have been expensive product mistakes and lots of trial and error with brushes, clips, hair dryers….—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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Case in point, over one-third of a side’s chance creation from a one-off mistake by their opponent, isn’t a formula for lasting success.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The lawyer, author and consulting firm CEO has spent more than 30 years counseling people through their biggest blunders and controversies, from former president George H. W. Bush to Fortune 500 CEOs and professional athletes.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Russell Westbrook bounced back from his decisive blunder against Minnesota by scoring a season-high 30 points and adding 11 rebounds, six assists and three steals.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2025
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Graham Pauley singled and advanced to third when a fielder’s choice turned into a throwing error on Bohm.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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Kyren Paris reached on an error by Matt Chapman at third, with Chapman cutting in front of Adames with the ball bounding into the outfield to bring Neto home with the second run.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sometimes too stupid is actually smartski but sometimes is just stupid stupid.—
Caroline Downey,
National Review,
27 Mar. 2025
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An underrated gem — not enough people have seen this top-tier season — Squirrels Trip has some fabulous vocals, very funny lyrics, a heavy dose of stupid, and an engaging story.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Goof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goof. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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