goofy
See also: Goofy
English edit
Pronunciation edit
Etymology 1 edit
Adjective edit
goofy (comparative goofier, superlative goofiest)
- 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.
Derived terms edit
Translations edit
silly
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Etymology 2 edit
From the way the Disney character Goofy was first depicted surfing, with right foot forward.[1]
Adjective edit
goofy (not comparable)
- (surfing, snowboarding) Riding with the right foot forward.
Antonyms edit
- (antonym(s) of “snowboarding”): regular
Coordinate terms edit
- (snowboarding): switch
Related terms edit
- (snowboarding): goofy-foot
Translations edit
riding with right foot forward
Noun edit
goofy (plural goofies)
- (surfing, snowboarding) One who rides with the right foot forward.
References edit
- ^ BBC Sport, "Sochi 2014: A jargon-busting guide to the halfpipe", 11 February 2014