goof

• Nom désignant une personne soit stupide et incompétente, soit qui amuse les autres par son comportement ridicule.

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.

   imbécile

   • 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.

   Synonymesblockheadchumpcloddoltdopeduncefoolidiotloutnumskulloafsimpleton

   Antonymesaceexpertgeniusmastermindprodigy

2. Amusing or silly personB1informalamerican

   A person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior.

   Personne amusante ou farfelue

   • 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.

   Synonymesbuffoonclowncomedianfooljesterjoker

• Verbe familier signifiant faire une erreur, se comporter de manière stupide ou perdre son temps ; peut aussi signifier dire une bêtise.

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.

   Faire une erreur stupide

   • 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.

   Synonymesblunderbotchbungleerrflubmess upmiscalculateslip up

   Antonymesaccomplishdeliverexcelperformsucceed