goofus

goofus

slang Someone who is silly or stupid. Jimmy's such a goofus—of course he's the class clown. Don't trust that goofus with such an important task. Can you believe that goofus is still pushing the door marked "pull"?

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goofus

(ˈgufəs)

1. n. a gadget. Where is that little goofus I use to pry open these cans?

2. and goopus n. a foolish oaf. (Also a term of address.) You’re just acting like a goofus. Be serious! Hey, goopus! What’s up?

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