goofing Definition
- 1to spend time doing silly or playful things
- 2to make a mistake or error
Using goofing: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "goofing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
We were just goofing around in the park.
Example
Stop goofing off and get back to work!
Example
I accidentally sent the email to the wrong person. I really goofed.
Example
He kept goofing up his lines during the play.
goofing Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for goofing
- playing
- blundering
- fooling around
- messing around
- joking
- slipping up
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Summary: goofing in Brief
The verb 'goofing' [ˈɡuːfɪŋ] means to spend time doing silly or playful things, or to make a mistake or error. It is often used in informal contexts, such as 'We were just goofing around in the park.' or 'Stop goofing off and get back to work!'. 'Goofing' can also mean making mistakes, as in 'He kept goofing up his lines during the play.'
