Pronunciation: /ɡuːf/
noun a mistake or error
A1 I made a goof in my math homework and got the answer wrong.
A2 Don't worry about the little goofs you make while learning a new language.
B1 The comedian's goof during the live show made the audience laugh even harder.
B2 I can't believe I made such a goof on my presentation in front of the whole team.
C1 The CEO's goof in the press conference caused a lot of backlash for the company.
C2 Even the most experienced professionals can make a goof every now and then.
verb to make a mistake or error
A1 I goofed up my homework and forgot to turn it in.
A2 She often goofs around with her friends during lunch break.
B1 Don't goof off at work, we have a deadline to meet.
B2 He tends to goof around in class, but still manages to get good grades.
C1 Despite his goofing around, he is a highly skilled professional.
C2 The CEO goofed up the company's latest marketing campaign, causing a loss in profits.
formal He made a goof in his report that led to some confusion among the team.
informal Don't worry about making a goof, we all make mistakes sometimes.
slang I can't believe I goofed up that presentation, I was so nervous.
figurative His goof of a plan ended up costing us more than we anticipated.
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