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goff

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Noun — A foolish or clumsy person; a clown or simpleton (dialectal/archaic).

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Etymology

Related to the old French word goffe, meaning "clumsy" or "ill-made," and similar dialect words in Italian, Spanish, and German for a blockhead or fool.

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What does “goff” mean?

The word “goff” means a foolish or clumsy person; a clown or simpleton (dialectal/archaic). In plain terms, an old-fashioned or dialect word for a foolish, clumsy person.

How do you use “goff” in a sentence?

Here is “goff” used in a sentence: “The old text calls the jester a common goff, fit only for laughs.”

What part of speech is “goff”?

“Goff” is a noun.

Where does the word “goff” come from?

The word “goff” comes from Old French. Related to the old French word goffe, meaning "clumsy" or "ill-made," and similar dialect words in Italian, Spanish, and German for a blockhead or fool.

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