noun a silly or foolish person
Referring to someone who is silly or eccentric in behavior
Used informally among students to describe someone who is a bit of a class clown
Used to describe a player who makes silly mistakes or errors during a game
Used colloquially to playfully tease someone for acting silly or goofy
Describing a character in a movie or TV show who is portrayed as goofy or clumsy
In a professional setting, a writer may use the term 'goofball' to describe a character in a story who is quirky or eccentric.
A psychologist may use the term 'goofball' to describe a patient who exhibits silly or childish behavior as a defense mechanism.