English

Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-u�f|-u�f

Noun
en-noun

1. US A mistake or error

#: I made a goof in that last calculation.

1. US As a specific usage in film, an error made during production which finds its way into the final release.
2. US A foolish person

#: Your little brother is a total goof.

1. In prison, a goof is a term reserved for child molesters. Ex-cons take immense offense at being casually called a goof; goofs in prison are beat up by other inmates for their past crimes.

Translations
trans-top|A mistake or error
Finnish: moka, virhe, munaus
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trans-top|an error made during production which finds its way into the final release
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trans-top|A foolish person
Finnish: tollo, hölmö
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trans-top|child molester
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Verb
en-verb

1. US To make a mistake.

#: It's my fault: I goofed.

1. US To engage in mischief.

#: We were just goofing by painting the neighbors cat green.

Translations
trans-top|To make a mistake
Finnish: mokata, möhliä
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trans-top|To engage in mischief
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Related terms
goof around
goof off
goof-off
goof up
goofy

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