goof

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que es un tonto incompetente o que divierte a otros con su comportamiento ridículo.

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.

   Persona estúpida o incompetente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosblockheadchumpcloddoltdopeduncefoolidiotloutnumskulloafsimpleton

   Antónimosaceexpertgeniusmastermindprodigy

2. Amusing or silly personB1informalamerican

   A person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior.

   persona divertida o payasa

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbuffoonclowncomedianfooljesterjoker

• Verbo informal que significa cometer un error, comportarse tontamente o perder el tiempo. También puede referirse a decir algo inapropiado o equivocado.

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.

   Pifiar, cometer un error

   • 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.

   Sinónimosblunderbotchbungleerrflubmess upmiscalculateslip up

   Antónimosaccomplishdeliverexcelperformsucceed