Goofball

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈɡufËŒbÉ”l/

Origin

goof + ball

Full definition of goofball

Noun

1. (informal, derogatory) A foolish or silly person.If that goofball would put half the effort into her studies as she does into her juggling, she might do very well.
2. (informal) A pill or tablet containing a pharmaceutical which has hypnotic or intoxicating effects, especially a barbiturate.
• 1953 April 27, "Capsules," Time:Strong Cobb & Co. of Cleveland announced a new barbiturate which in overlarge doses will turn the stomachs of "goofball" addicts and would-be suicides.

Adjective

1. Silly.He announced, with his usual goofball humor, that he'd like to marry me!