goofball

Definition

A foolish or silly person or animal.

Etymology

From goof + ball.

Example Sentences

• "If that goofball would put half the effort into her studies as she does into her juggling, she might do very well."
• "Strong Cobb & Co. of Cleveland announced a new barbiturate which in overlarge doses will turn the stomachs of "goofball" addicts and would-be suicides."
• "That night Marylou took everything in the books; she took tea, goofballs, benny, liquor, and even asked Old Bull for a shot of M, which of course he didn’t give her; he did give her a martini."