Goofus

Pronunciation: /ˈɡuːfəs/

Definitions of goofus

noun a person who is foolish or stupid

Example Sentences

A1 Goofus always forgets to bring his homework to school.

A2 When playing sports, Goofus tends to trip over his own feet.

B1 Despite his best efforts, Goofus often makes simple mistakes at work.

B2 Goofus is known for his clumsy nature and his tendency to break things.

C1 Despite his goofus tendencies, he always manages to find a way to make people laugh.

C2 Even though he can be a goofus at times, his friends appreciate his sense of humor and lightheartedness.

Examples of goofus in a Sentence

formal The goofus in the office always seems to be causing trouble with his careless mistakes.

informal Don't be such a goofus and remember to double-check your work before submitting it.

slang That guy is such a goofus, always messing things up.

figurative In the game of life, you don't want to be a goofus making all the wrong moves.

Grammatical Forms of goofus

• past tense: goofused
• plural: goofuses
• comparative: more goofus
• superlative: most goofus
• present tense: goofus
• future tense: will goofus
• perfect tense: have goofused
• continuous tense: is goofusing
• singular: goofus
• positive degree: goofus
• infinitive: to goofus
• gerund: goofusing
• participle: goofused

Origin and Evolution of goofus

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: American English

Story behind the word: The word 'goofus' is believed to have originated from American English slang.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is foolish or silly, the term 'goofus' has evolved over time to also refer to someone who is clumsy or inept.