goof
English
/ɡuːf/
noun
Definitions
- (US) A mistake or error.
- (US) A foolish and/or silly person; a goofball.
- (Canada) A child molester.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English goffen (speak in a frivolous manner) inherited from Old English gaf (vile, base, lewd) derived from Middle French goffe (stupid, awkward).
Origin
Middle French
goffe
Gloss
stupid, awkward
Concept
Semantic Field
Cognition
Ontological Category
Property