goofball

Example Sentences

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“She really is just a goofball that happens to be a complete badass,” says Beverley.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Schoenberg comes across as either self-knowing prophet or goofball.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025

Another cousin of Tenedorio's, Zach Colgan, remembers him as a "goofball" who was quick to make a joke, cared deeply about animals and was an avid storyteller.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2025

“Yes, she’s in theory the boss of Alan and Frasier. But she’s also a goofball and a nerd,” says series co-creator Chris Harris of Olivia.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2024

“My apologies,” Alex says, back to his goofball self, before dashing off.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée