Goofy

Pronunciation

• IPA: /É¡uːfi/
• Rhymes: -uːfi

goof + -y

Full definition of goofy

Adjective

1. silly, quirky
• 2012, December 29, Paul Doyle, Arsenal's Theo Walcott hits hat-trick in thrilling victory over Newcastle, Glorious attacking and goofy defending: here was a match that encapsulated the madcap appeal of this season's Premier League.

Derived terms

• goofily
• goofiness

From the way the Disney character Goofy Goof was first depicted surfing, with right foot forward.

BBC Sport, "Sochi 2014: A jargon-busting guide to the halfpipe", 11 February 2014

Adjective

1. (snowboarding) riding with right foot forward.

Related terms

• (snowboarding) goofy-foot

Antonyms

• (snowboarding) regular

Coordinate terms

• (snowboarding) switch