goofball

Speech parts

1. goofball - Noun

2. goofball - Adjective

Meaning

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

jackass cuckoo goose zany goof bozo fathead twat poon sap nit turkey purple heart git goober
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Antonyms

einstein ninja wizard brainiac maven ace
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Hypernyms

sap comic fool comedian saphead tomfool

Hyponyms

harlequin jester fool zany motley fool whiteface

Examples

I was always the class clown and got kicked out of class at least once a day for just being a goofball. Not suspended or anything, just sit outside and look at the tree on the bench. I got benched a lot. You keep one foot on the bench and try to get as far away as possible. Damon Wayans, Jr.

I'm a big goofball, you know. Don't tell anyone that, but I'm a big goofball. In Australia we call it a dag. Hugh Jackman

I can be a goofball sometimes. I love having a good time and being carefree. Spencer Boldman

I'm the goofball. I'm the person cracking people up. Amy Lee

Above all, he - and his goofball customers - believed that shared pain is lessened, and shared Joy increased. Spider Robinson

Someone who doesn't take herself too seriously and can be a goofball. Because everyone's a nerd inside, I don't care how cool you are. Channing Tatum

Close letter words and terms

goof-off time goof-offs goof-proof goofballery goofed off goofer