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   goofus

   /ˈɡuːfəs/

   noun

   • 1. a foolish or stupid person (often used as a general term of abuse). informal US

   Word Origin early 20th century: based on goof.

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   What does Doofus mean?

   • doofus or dufus n. {prob. alter. of GOOFUS but cf. DOOF; not, as sometimes claimed, of Yid [dish] orig.} 1. a fool; dolt; oaf.—often attrib. [First references:] 1960 N.Y.C. schoolboy: You doofus! 1964 N.Y.C. high-school student: Man, you're such a doofus!...Hey, doofus! 1966 C. Cooper Next, for the much older doof:

   Where does 'doofus' (or perhaps 'dufus') come from?

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   What does Goofus mean?

   • , Slang. , plural goo·fus·es. a foolish, stupid, or inept person. Goofus definition: a foolish, stupid, or inept person.. See examples of GOOFUS used in a sentence.

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   What is the difference between Goofus and Doofus?

   • Goofus and doofus were slang terms used in the black and white days of the US. If you heard them on TV they were both considered very harsh words at the time. Now they are mild at best. The word goofus and doofus are different. Goofus: Has the modern iteration of goofball. Means somebody that is quirky, different, maybe a little spazzy.

   Where does 'doofus' (or perhaps 'dufus') come from?

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   What does goofed mean?

   • n. 1. a. A playful, silly, or outlandish person. b. An incompetent, foolish, or stupid person. 2. A careless mistake; a slip. 1. To make a silly mistake; blunder: goofed up by turning right instead of left. 2. To waste or kill time: goofed around at the mall. 3. To tease or make fun of someone: goofed on her younger brother.

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   What is a Goofus bird?

   • The Goofus bird is a mythical, backwards-flying bird, originating in lumberjack folklore in North America. It is also known variously as the Filla-ma-loo bird or the Flu-fly bird. The Goofus Bird flies backwards, as it does not care where it's going, only where it's been, and it builds its nest upside down.

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   When was Goofus first used?

   • The earliest known use of the word goofus is in the 1910s. OED's earliest evidence for goofus is from 1916, in the writing of A. Baer. goofus is of uncertain origin.

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   Goofus definition: a foolish, stupid, or inept person.. See examples of GOOFUS used in a sentence.

   • Absurd

     Absurd definition: utterly or obviously senseless,...

   • Diverting

     Divert definition: to turn aside or from a path or course;...

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     Funny definition: providing fun; causing amusement or...

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   There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the word goofus. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in U.S. English.

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6. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 126847etymology - Where does 'doofus' (or perhaps 'dufus') come ...

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   Sep 13, 2013 · Goofus and doofus were slang terms used in the black and white days of the US. If you heard them on TV they were both considered very harsh words at the time. Now they are mild at best. The word goofus and doofus are different. Goofus: Has the modern iteration of goofball. Means somebody that is quirky, different, maybe a little spazzy.

   • OED has an interesting chain of etymology. doofus Origin uncertain: perhaps an alteration of goofus n. 1 Perhaps compare German doof stupid, dopey...
   • So, a quick Google search for "etymology doofus" produces: And... Perhaps from German doof (“stupid”), from Low German where it orignally means "d...
   • I was surprised to see how late the term doofus arrived in American English. Here is part of the entry for the word in Chapman & Kipfer, Dictionary...
   • I don't know if this is correct, but it may be related to 'doofers', Scots for 'horse shit' which also doubles up as an insult. Source: http://www....
   • Doofus,as commonly used in my various cicles back to the 60's, is an amiable and likable person who can't help but "goof"up. The tone of voice is u...

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   Jun 8, 2024 · goofus (plural goofuses) Synonym of doofus.

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   goofus. slang Someone who is silly or stupid. Jimmy's such a goofus—of course he's the class clown. Don't trust that goofus with such an important task.

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