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goofus

goo·fus
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [goo-fuh s]
    • /ˈgu fəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [goo-fuh s]
    • /ˈgu fəs/

Definitions of goofus word

  • noun plural goofus a foolish, stupid, or inept person. 1
  • noun goofus Synonym of doofus. 1
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Parts of speech for Goofus

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Goofus

goofus popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for goofus

adj goofus

  • mickey mouse — trite and commercially slick in character; corny: mickey mouse music.
  • absurd — If you say that something is absurd, you are criticizing it because you think that it is ridiculous or that it does not make sense.
  • batty — If you say that someone is batty, you mean that they are rather eccentric or slightly crazy.
  • camp — A camp is a collection of huts and other buildings that is provided for a particular group of people, such as refugees, prisoners, or soldiers, as a place to live or stay.
  • comical — If you describe something as comical, you mean that it makes you want to laugh because it seems funny or silly.

adjective goofus

  • amusing — Someone or something that is amusing makes you laugh or smile.
  • entertaining — Providing amusement or enjoyment.
  • gelastic — Pertaining to laughter, used in laughing, or to be the subject of laughter.
All 48 Synonyms of goofus

Antonyms for goofus

adj goofus

  • tragic — characteristic or suggestive of tragedy: tragic solemnity.
  • sad — Systems Analysis Definition
  • serious — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
  • sober — not intoxicated or drunk.
  • solemn — grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood: solemn remarks.
All 13 Antonyms of goofus

Top questions with goofus

  • what is goofus glass?

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