goofball

Example Sentences

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This sincere tone dampens much of the movie’s goofball appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The French have given us Delacroix, Debussy, Claire Denis and Simone de Beauvoir, along with some of the goofiest of goofball comedies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

But there’s real depth in how the screenplay also shows Archie Madekwe’s charismatic aspiring singer running face-first into the contradictions of building his brand on being an internet goofball.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Adam Sandler's much-loved goofball golfer Happy Gilmore is back on the greens for the first time in nearly three decades, so watch your heads.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

Trish takes Muhammad in for the first time as he steps forward to shake hands with Malcolm, pumping enthusiastically like a goofball politician.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali