Goofball

//ˈɡufˌbɔl//

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The word "goofball" can be used as noun and adjective.

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Derived Terms

goofballery goofballness spoofball

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Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

comedian comic fool muggins sap saphead tomfool

Related Terms

doofus oddball screwball

Related Terms

barbiturate foolish hypnotic intoxicate oddball pharmaceutical pill screwball silly tablet

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