what’s goofy?! why do people (or some persons) in (US of) america say that word so often? particularly to me…?!
Merriam-Webster’s definition is:
goofy
Main Entry: goofy
Pronunciation: ‘gü-fE
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): goof·i·er; -est
: being crazy, ridiculous, or mildly ludicrous : SILLY
Compact Oxford English Dictionary provides:
goofy
• adjective (goofier, goofiest) informal 1 chiefly N. Amer. foolish; harmlessly eccentric. 2 having protruding or crooked front teeth.
— DERIVATIVES goofily adverb goofiness noun.
huh… am i really?!
hmm… now that’s goofy.
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Friday, 17th August, 2007 at 21:39 pm
Courtney
In my family– goofy is a term of endearment, and sense you are “in” our family, it is definitely a term of endearment for you too… you NEED to come have dinner with us…. SOON
Saturday, 18th August, 2007 at 12:39 pm
overacuppa
heyee! so there you are! where have you been?!?!? (okay, i’ve been hiding too…) we need to catch up soon… indeed. i am still trying to get my thesis done. ARRGGH.
… but i’ll try to keep my goofy-self sane…
Saturday, 18th August, 2007 at 20:04 pm
Courtney
P.S I meant SINCE, not SENSE…. silly English language.
Sunday, 19th August, 2007 at 16:37 pm
overacuppa
=) English is a goofy language!