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goofball

The correct spelling is goofball.

How to pronounce goofball

/ˈɡufˌbɔl/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.(sometimes affectionate) A foolish or silly person or animal.
  2. 2.A pill or tablet containing a pharmaceutical which has hypnotic or intoxicating effects, especially a barbiturate.

adjective

  1. 1.Silly.

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