goof
1. verb To make a blunder or mistake. Boy, I really goofed on that math problem. How did I get a negative number as my answer? The roast is awfully dry. I think I goofed by putting it in the oven too soon. Well, clearly, I goofed somewhere in my repair because the pipe is still leaking.
2. verb To use drugs recreationally. I don't think you realize how dangerous it is to goof like you're doing. I really admire Jess for never submitting to the peer pressure of those around her to drink or goof. Sure, I used to goof, once upon a time—but then I went to rehab.
3. verb To lose control of one's body (as by slobbering) due to heroin usage. He's goofing now—how much smack did you give him? A: "Your friend's OK, he's just goofing." B: "You gave him heroin? What were you thinking?" Just let her goof, she'll be fine eventually. If you call for help, we'll all get busted!
4. noun A blunder or mistake. Boy, I really made a goof on that math problem. How did I get a negative number as my answer? Would you just admit you made a goof, so we all can move on? Sorry, that was my goof—I gave you the wrong phone number.
5. noun One who is prone to silly behavior. Hey, you goofs in the back row need to calm down and be quiet! A: "If you're being a goof, I guess I need to assign you more work so you stop disrupting other people." B: "No, no, that's OK!" Billy and Joey are total goofs, so separate them when you make your seating chart.
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goofed (up)
1. Inf. messed up; out of order. All my papers are goofed up. Everything on my desk is goofed. Who's been here?
2. Inf. confused; distraught. I'm sort of goofed up today. I think I'm coming down with something. I was up too late last night, and now I'm all goofed up.
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