goofer

[ˈɡuːfər]

goofer Definition

• 1. (dated, slang) a voodoo charm or talisman
• 2. (US, dialectal) a silly person

Phrases with goofer

• goofer dust

  a powder used in voodoo rituals for hexing, jinxing, or cursing someone

  Example

  She sprinkled some goofer dust on her ex-boyfriend's doorstep to get revenge.

• goofer grape

  a grape that has been cursed by a witch or conjurer

  Example

  He claimed that the reason his crop failed was because of a goofer grape.

• goofer peas

  a type of black-eyed peas that are used in voodoo rituals for protection and good luck

  Example

  She always kept a bag of goofer peas in her purse for good luck.

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Summary: goofer in Brief

'Goofer' [ˈɡuːfər] is a dated slang term with two distinct meanings. The first refers to a voodoo charm or talisman, as in 'She sprinkled some goofer dust on her ex-boyfriend's doorstep to get revenge.' The second meaning, used in US dialects, is a silly person.