goofball

• Sustantivo que se refiere a una persona que se comporta de manera tonta, absurda o torpe, a menudo resultando cómica o entretenida para los demás.

A noun referring to a person who behaves in a silly, ridiculous, or incompetent manner, often amusing others.

1. Silly or foolish personB2informalamerican

   A person who behaves in a silly, playful, or ridiculous way, often to amuse others.

   Persona tonta o payasa

   • My brother is such a goofball; he always makes us laugh at dinner.
   • Don't be a goofball during the serious part of the meeting.
   • She's a lovable goofball who tells terrible jokes.

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2. Incompetent personB2informalamerican

   A person who is considered stupid, incompetent, or foolish in a more negative sense.

   Persona incompetente

   • That goofball forgot the tickets again.
   • He's a total goofball when it comes to fixing anything.
   • The new intern is a bit of a goofball and keeps making mistakes.

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