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Goofing

/ˈɡuːfɪŋ/

To make a mistake.

📖 Definitions of "Goofing"

verb
  1. 1

    To make a mistake.

    "It's my fault. I goofed."

  2. 2

    To engage in mischief.

    "We were just goofing by painting the neighbor's cat green."

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Goofing"

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WordDefinition
blunderverbA clumsy or embarrassing mistake.
boobverb(colloquial, slang) A breast, especially that of an adult or adolescent female human.
fatheadnoun(derogatory) An idiot; a fool.
zanyverb(obsolete) To mimic foolishly.
sinverb(intransitive, theology) To commit a sin.
jackassverb(rare, intransitive) To behave very obnoxiously.
gooseverb(transitive, slang) To sharply poke or pinch the buttocks, or prod between the buttocks, of (a person).
cuckooverbTo make the call of a cuckoo.
goof-upnoun(slang) A mistake or problem.
blunderingnounThe act of making a blunder.
gaffenounA foolish and embarrassing error, especially one made in public; a social blunder; a breach of etiquette.
foolingverbThe act of one who fools; foolish behaviour.
foolerynounFoolish behaviour or speech.
mistakenounAn error.
whoopsynoun(informal) A mistake or blunder.
bloopernoun(informal) A blunder, an error.
fluff-upnounA blunder.
faux pasnounAn embarrassing or tactless blunder.
mess-upnoun(informal) A mistake or fiasco; something that has gone wrong.
bumblingActing in a confused or ineffectual way; incompetent or inept; showing little or no skill.

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