Goofing

Pronunciation: /ˈɡuːfɪŋ/

Goofing (noun)

  1. Friendly, silly behaviour that wastes time and is meant to be fun rather than serious.
  2. Behaviour that is not careful and causes errors, often when someone should be working.

Examples

  • The kids were goofing around, laughing the whole time.
  • Goofing in class can still be fun, but it must stay quiet.

Goofing (verb)

  1. To behave in a silly way for a short time, usually to make others laugh.

Examples

  • They goofed for a moment, then returned to their work.
  • I goofed during the lesson, and the teacher noticed.