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Goof off

//ˌɡuf ˈɔf// verb, slang

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Verb
  1. 1
    To dawdle, lollygag; to waste time aimlessly or engage in idle activity or inactivity. Australia, US, intransitive, slang

    "He sat there goofing off all day instead of working."

  2. 2
    To make a mistake. US, dated, slang, transitive

    "He goofed off this whole project."

  3. 3
    To fall asleep or pass out on drugs. US, dated, intransitive, slang

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