Definitions for goof-off

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Spelling: [goof-awf, -of]
IPA: /ˈgufˌɔf, -ˌɒf/

Goof-Off is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 17 anagrams from letters in goof-off (-fffgooo).

Definitions for goof-off

noun

  1. a person who habitually shirks work or responsibility; idler.
  2. a foolish or stupid person.
  3. a mistake or blunder, especially one due to carelessness.
  4. a source of fun or cause for amusement:

Verb phrases

  1. goof on, Slang. to tease, ridicule, or mock; make fun of.

verb (used with object)

  1. to spoil or make a mess of (something); botch; bungle (often followed by up):

verb (used without object)

  1. to blunder; make an error, misjudgment, etc.
  2. to waste or kill time; evade work or responsibility (often followed by off or around):

Origin of goof-off

First recorded in 1950-55; noun use of verb phrase goof off

Examples for goof-off

He plays a goof-off New York City cop in the show, which will air before New Girl on Tuesday nights.

Word Value for goof-off
Scrable

8

Words with friends

9

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