goofy

Example Sentences

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“At first it does kind of look a little goofy, a little silly,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The tail-wagging detective with a "joyful and goofy" personality retired with an extensive list of accolades -- including an Animal of the Year award and Puppy Tales Photos Australian Dog of the Year award.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

He was unlike anyone I’d ever met, childlike and grown-up at the same time, goofy and intellectual.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

No Friday farewell drinks with a goofy card everyone signed.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

I look at Jamie, but he's already busy writing his wish down, covering his paper with a cupped hand and making a goofy face at me when he catches me looking.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman