[ɡuːf], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a mistake
(e.g: with a sense of humour, embarrassing goofs can be turned into something positive)

- a foolish or stupid person


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century: of unknown origin; compare with goop

[ɡuːf], (Verb)

Definitions:
- behave in a silly way or playful way
(e.g: they started goofing around in front of the cameras)

- make a mistake
(e.g: someone at the bank had goofed)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century: of unknown origin; compare with goop