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goofballs

goofballs is the plural of goofball.

Meaning of goofball

Noun

goofball (plural goofballs)

  1. (derogatory, endearing, informal, often, sometimes) A foolish or silly person or animal.
    • If that goofball would put half the effort into her studies as she does into her juggling, she might do very well.
  2. (informal) A pill or tablet containing a pharmaceutical which has hypnotic or intoxicating effects, especially a barbiturate.
    • Strong Cobb & Co. of Cleveland announced a new barbiturate which in overlarge doses will turn the stomachs of "goofball" addicts and would-be suicides.1953 April 27, “Capsules”, in Time

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Questions about goofballs

What is goofballs the plural of?
Goofballs is the plural of goofball.

Words near goofballs in the dictionary

  1. goof-up
  2. goof-ups
  3. goofball
  4. goofballery
  5. goofballness
  6. goofballs
  7. goofed
  8. goofed around
  9. goofed off
  10. goofed on
  11. goofed up

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