adj
goofy
GOO-fee
adj
1
Silly, quirky, or good-naturedly ridiculous.
"He has this goofy grin whenever he's embarrassed."
"They made a goofy home video for her birthday."
2
Riding a skateboard, snowboard, or surfboard with the right foot forward.
"She rides goofy, unlike most of her friends."
How to Use Goofy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSilly and endearing — or, in board sports, riding with the right foot leading instead of the left.
Common mistake
In skateboarding/snowboarding, don't confuse "goofy" (right foot forward) with "regular" (left foot forward) stance.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
goofier comparative, goofies plural, goofies plural, goofiest superlative
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Etymology
From "goof" plus the adjective suffix "-y."