See also: Goofy

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Etymology 1

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From goof +‎ -y.

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goofy (comparative goofier, superlative goofiest)

  1. silly, quirky
    • 2012 December 29, Paul Doyle, “Arsenal's Theo Walcott hits hat-trick in thrilling victory over Newcastle”, in The Guardian[1]:
      Glorious attacking and goofy defending: here was a match that encapsulated the madcap appeal of this season's Premier League.
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Etymology 2

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From the way the Disney character Goofy was first depicted surfing, with right foot forward.[1]

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goofy (not comparable)

  1. (surfing, snowboarding) Riding with the right foot forward.
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  • (antonym(s) of snowboarding): regular
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goofy (plural goofies)

  1. (surfing, snowboarding) One who rides with the right foot forward.

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