goof-up

G g

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [goof uhp]
- /guf ʌp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [goof uhp]
- /guf ʌp/

Definitions of goof-up word

noun goof-up a foolish or stupid person. 1
noun goof-up a mistake or blunder, especially one due to carelessness. 1
noun goof-up a source of fun or cause for amusement: We short-sheeted his bunk just for a goof. 1
verb without object goof-up to blunder; make an error, misjudgment, etc. 1
verb without object goof-up to waste or kill time; evade work or responsibility (often followed by off or around): Exam week is not a time to goof off. We goofed around till train time. 1
verb with object goof-up to spoil or make a mess of (something); botch; bungle (often followed by up): You really goofed up the job. 1

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Origin of goof-up

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; noun use of verb phrase goof up

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Parts of speech for Goof-up

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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goof-up popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for goof-up

noun goof-up

misstep — a wrong step.
oversight — an omission or error due to carelessness: My bank statement is full of oversights.
whoops — a loud cry or shout, as of excitement or joy.
flub — a blunder.
muddle — to mix up in a confused or bungling manner; jumble.

All 48 Synonyms of goof-up

Antonyms for goof-up

noun goof-up

success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
accuracy — The accuracy of information or measurements is their quality of being true or correct, even in small details.
correction — Corrections are marks or comments made on a piece of work, especially school work, which indicate where there are mistakes and what are the right answers.
obedience — the state or quality of being obedient.
advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.

All 18 Antonyms of goof-up

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Synonyms for goof-up

noun goof-up

Antonyms for goof-up

noun goof-up

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