Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

goof off

/ˌɡuf ˈɔf/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.99 in modern English

Syllables: goof off
IPA: /ˌɡuf ˈɔf/

17

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To dawdle, lollygag; to waste time aimlessly or engage in idle activity or inactivity.

Australian usage; American usage; Intransitive verb; Slang

verb

To make a mistake.

American usage; Dated; Slang; Transitive verb

verb

To fall asleep or pass out on drugs.

American usage; Dated; Intransitive verb; Slang

Example Sentences

"He sat there goofing off all day instead of working."
"I've been goofing off since the day I was born."
"He goofed off this whole project."

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌɡuf ˈɔf/
British English: /ˌɡuːf ˈɒf/

Usage

Inflected Forms

goofs off (present, singular) goofing off (participle, present) goofed off (participle, past) goofed off (past)

Phrases

goof on

Frequently Paired Words

goofiness goof on

Questions

How do you pronounce goof off?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɡuf ˈɔf/.
What does goof off mean?: To dawdle, lollygag; to waste time aimlessly or engage in idle activity or inactivity.

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