Definition

Amusingly silly, awkward, or eccentric in a harmless, endearing way; prone to acting in a ridiculous or clownish manner.

Example Usage

He did a goofy dance that made everyone laugh at the party.

Origin

From 'goof,' which itself likely derives from a dialectal variation or alteration of 'foolish,' popularized by Disney's character Goofy in the 1930s.

Fun Fact

Goofy is more affectionate than 'dumb' or 'stupid'—calling someone goofy usually means they're endearingly funny rather than genuinely unintelligent.

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