goofing

[US]/ˈɡuːfɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈɡuːfɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.making a mistake or messing something up; to waste time or engage in silly behavior; to make a big mistake

Phrases & Collocations

goofing around

goofing off

goofing up

goofing with friends

goofing on

goofing together

goofing about

goofing it up

goofing in class

goofing off work

Example Sentences

stop goofing around and get to work.

they were goofing off during the meeting.

he loves goofing off with his friends on weekends.

she was just goofing around, trying to make everyone laugh.

goofing off can lead to missed deadlines.

don't waste time goofing; we have a lot to do.

goofing around is fun, but we need to be serious sometimes.

he got in trouble for goofing off in class.

they spent the afternoon goofing around at the park.

goofing off is okay as long as it's balanced with work.

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