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goofs

/ɡuːfs/

goofs is the third-person singular simple present indicative of goof.

Meaning of goof

Verb

goof (third-person singular simple present goofs, present participle goofing, simple past and past participle goofed)

  1. (US) To make a mistake.
    • It's my fault. I goofed.
  2. (US) To engage in mischief.
    • We were just goofing by painting the neighbor's cat green.
    Synonyms:
    goof around

See all 6 meanings of goof

Phrases with goofs

Words that rhyme with goofs

Questions about goofs

What is goofs the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Goofs is the third-person singular simple present indicative of goof.
How do you pronounce goofs?
Goofs is pronounced /ɡuːfs/.

Words near goofs in the dictionary

  1. goofish
  2. goofishness
  3. goofoff
  4. goofoffs
  5. goofproof
  6. goofs
  7. goofs around
  8. goofs off
  9. goofs on
  10. goofs up
  11. goofspiel

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