Goof (Verb)
Meaning
Commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake; "I blundered during the job interview".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The new employee managed to goof and caused a major holdup on their first day on the job.
- She goofs up in almost every social situation she's ever in due to her clumsiness and lack of confidence.
- The politician goofs during the live debate and now his opponents are seizing the opportunity to criticize him.
- The athlete goofs and falls during the crucial event, costing her team the championship.
- If you goof on this final exam, you'll have to retake the entire course next year.