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goofery

goofery noun: silliness, goofiness, silly behaviour.

Noun

goofery (uncountable)

  1. silliness, goofiness, silly behaviour
    • What follows is a bunch of nonstop goofery involving chase sequences, dream sequences, fast-changing costumes and an improbable beard, a little musical help from Flight Of The Conchords, and ultimately a very physical confrontation with a surprisingly spry Victoria.2012 April 26, Tasha Robinson, “Film: Reviews: The Pirates! Band Of Misfits :”, in The Onion AV Club

Origin of goofery

From goof + -ery.

Questions about goofery

What does goofery mean?
Goofery means silliness, goofiness, silly behaviour.
What part of speech is goofery?
Goofery is a noun.

Words near goofery in the dictionary

  1. goofed on
  2. goofed up
  3. goofer
  4. goofer dust
  5. goofers
  6. goofery
  7. goofier
  8. goofies
  9. goofiest
  10. goofily
  11. goofiness

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