Used in a Sentence

goofy

How to use goofy in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for goofy.

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Huh, I guess you're on your own then, because I didn't learn your goofy alternative JavaScript syntax.

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Definitions2
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Quick take

a cartoon character created by Walt Disney

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of goofy gathered in one view.

noun

a cartoon character created by Walt Disney

adjective

ludicrous, foolish; "gave me a cockamamie reason for not going"; "wore a goofy hat"; "a silly idea"; "some wacky plan for selling more books"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for goofy.

noun

a cartoon character created by Walt Disney

adjective

ludicrous, foolish; "gave me a cockamamie reason for not going"; "wore a goofy hat"; "a silly idea"; "some wacky plan for selling more books"

Example sentences

1

Huh, I guess you're on your own then, because I didn't learn your goofy alternative JavaScript syntax.

2

I'm just hoping to forestall another goofy HN conspiracy theory; the idea that w00w00 is, like, the Internet's "Skull & Bones".

3

I'll take the bullshit multipage approach that clickmongers use over this goofy and unintuitive interface.

4

All this led us to personality tests and a bunch of other goofy things that attempted to be viral but could also enhance a profile if converted.

5

If all you read in an article like this is that we're 'goofy' or 'kooky' then you're missing everything that's important and it's a waste of time for you to read the article at all.

6

In exchange for a goofy public access cable studio in our high school and free cable internet for a few public organizations, all ratepayers get to pay more money for lousy service.

7

:.I find that one of my own major steps toward programming maturity happened when I stopped doing goofy things like this and started writing code that was as simple as possible to logically follow, and that was as un-special-cased as possible.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use goofy in a sentence?

Huh, I guess you're on your own then, because I didn't learn your goofy alternative JavaScript syntax.

What does goofy mean?

a cartoon character created by Walt Disney

What part of speech is goofy?

goofy is commonly used as noun, adjective.