goofball.
A foolish or silly person or animal.
Meaning & usage
A foolish or silly person or animal.
If that goofball would put half the effort into her studies as she does into her juggling, she might do very well.
A pill or tablet containing a pharmaceutical which has hypnotic or intoxicating effects, especially a barbiturate.
Where this word comes from
From goof + -ball.
Silly.
He announced, with his usual goofball humor, that he'd like to marry me!
Where this word comes from
From goof + -ball.
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