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Raregoofball
The correct spelling is goofball.
How to pronounce goofball
/ˈɡufˌbɔl/
nounIPA: /ˈɡufˌbɔl/
Say it like: Goo-fba-ll
The correct spelling is goofball. (sometimes affectionate) A foolish or silly person or animal. For example: "If that goofball would put half the effort into her studies as she does into her juggling, she might do very well."
Usage Examples
“If that goofball would put half the effort into her studies as she does into her juggling, she might do very well.”
“He announced, with his usual goofball humor, that he'd like to marry me!”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(sometimes affectionate) A foolish or silly person or animal.
- 2.A pill or tablet containing a pharmaceutical which has hypnotic or intoxicating effects, especially a barbiturate.
adjective
- 1.Silly.
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