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goofball

Pronunciation: [ˈɡuːf.bɔːl]

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Learn how to use goofball in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “personality”

(noun) a person who is silly or funny in a light-hearted way. A goofball often does silly things that make people laugh, like making funny faces or jokes.

Example

My brother is such a goofball; he always makes us laugh with his silly jokes.

Example

She doesn't like being called a goofball because she prefers to be seen as serious.

Example

Isn't he a bit of a goofball when he tries to tell jokes?

Context: “behavior”

(noun) someone who acts silly and does not take things seriously. This can be a fun way to show that you don’t care about looking cool all the time.

Example

The kids at the party were being goofballs, playing games and laughing loudly.

Example

He wasn't a goofball during the meeting; he was very focused and serious.

Example

Why are you acting like a goofball during class?

How to pronounce goofball

Pronunciation: [ˈɡuːf.bɔːl]

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