goofball

English

/ˈɡufˌbɔl/

noun
Definitions
  • (informal) A foolish or silly person or animal.
  • (informal) A pill or tablet containing a pharmaceutical which has hypnotic or intoxicating effects, especially a barbiturate.

Etymology

Compound from English goof + English ball (testicle, round object).

Origin

English

ball

Gloss

testicle, round object

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