goof

• Substantiv für eine Person, die entweder ein dümmlicher, inkompetenter Trottel ist oder jemand, der andere durch albernes Verhalten unterhält.

A noun referring to a person who is either a stupid incompetent fool or someone who amuses others through ridiculous behavior.

1. Stupid or incompetent personB2informalamerican

   A man who is a stupid incompetent fool.

   Dummkopf oder unfähige Person

   • He's such a goof; he can't even follow simple instructions.
   • Don't be a goof and forget the tickets again.
   • The boss called him a goof after he messed up the report.

   Synonymeblockheadchumpcloddoltdopeduncefoolidiotloutnumskulloafsimpleton

   Antonymeaceexpertgeniusmastermindprodigy

2. Amusing or silly personB1informalamerican

   A person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior.

   Witzbold

   • My little brother is a real goof; he always makes us laugh.
   • She's a goof at parties, telling jokes and doing silly dances.
   • The class clown is a goof who keeps everyone entertained.

   Synonymebuffoonclowncomedianfooljesterjoker

• Deutsches Verb für einen Fehler machen, sich albern verhalten oder Zeit verschwenden; wird meist umgangssprachlich verwendet.

A verb used to indicate making a mistake, acting foolishly, or wasting time; often used informally.

1. Make a mistakeB1informalamerican

   To make a silly or careless mistake, often in a social or professional setting.

   Einen Fehler machen

   • I really goofed when I sent that email to the wrong person.
   • He goofed during his presentation and forgot his main point.
   • She goofed by arriving late to the interview.

   Synonymeblunderbotchbungleerrflubmess upmiscalculateslip up

   Antonymeaccomplishdeliverexcelperformsucceed