goofball
Pronunciation: [ˈɡuːf.bɔːl]
Word
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?
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