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goof

UK
/ɡuːf/
US
/ɡuf/
goof around
goof off
goof up

Translations

goofnoun
goofs
pl
UK
/ɡuːf/
US
/ɡuf/
bévueFamilier.
He made a goof in the report that cost the company a lot of money.
Il a fait une bévue dans le rapport, ce qui a coûté beaucoup d’argent à l’entreprise.
idiotFamilier, pour une personne sotte ou ridicule.
He's such a goof, always making everyone laugh with his antics.
C’est un vrai idiot, il fait toujours rire tout le monde avec ses pitreries.
Additional translations
imbécileFamilier.
gaffeFamilier.
Synonyms
blunder
mistake
slip
fumble
error
goofverb
goofed
Past Simple
goofed
Past Participle
goofing
Gerund
UK
/ɡuːf/
US
/ɡuːf/
traînerFamilier, pour passer du temps à ne rien faire de précis.
We decided to goof around at the park instead of doing our homework.
Nous avons décidé de traîner au parc au lieu de faire nos devoirs.
faire une gaffeFamilier.
I really goofed on the presentation by forgetting to include the final slide.
J’ai vraiment fait une gaffe pendant la présentation en oubliant d’inclure la dernière diapositive.
Additional translations
traînasserFamilier.
se planterFamilier.
Synonyms
blunder
fumble
mess up
screw up
make a mistake
slip up

Definitions

goofnoun
A mistake or blunder, especially one that is considered silly or careless.
He made a goof in the report that cost the company a lot of money.
A person who is silly or foolish.
He's such a goof, always making everyone laugh with his antics.
goofverb
To make a mistake or blunder.
I really goofed on the presentation by forgetting to include the final slide.
To spend time idly or aimlessly.
We decided to goof around at the park instead of doing our homework.
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