¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Goofing
1. goof [v] - See also: goof
Lexicographical Neighbors of Goofing
Literary usage of Goofing
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Green Light!: Men of the 81st Troop Carrier Squadron Tell Their Story by Martin Wolfe (1989)
"The fact that his court-martial acquitted him when he returned suggests that
inside IX Troop Carrier Command, at any rate, post-mission goofing-off by ..."
2. The Roswell Report: Fact Vs. Fiction in the New Mexico Desertby Richard L. Weaver by Richard L. Weaver (1997)
"... what excuse I would have been given as to why he'd be out goofing around with
an astronomer LaPaz was a well thought of individual in New Mexico and, ..."
3. Skill in Communication: A Vital Element in Effective Management by David D. Acker (1994)
"... they are "goofing off" and should be given additional assignments. —If he
believes these staff members are self-motivated and good workers, the idleness ..."
4. Parents, Peers and Pot II: Parents in Action by Marsha Manatt (1996)
"... problem of "senior itis"—the sense of drift and uselessness that seniors used
to have when they had few classes and spent most of the day "goofing off. ..."
5. Day One and Beyond: Practical Matters for New Middle-Level Teachersby Rick Wormeli by Rick Wormeli (2003)
"Matt was goofing off and you didn't say anything to him!" Anything we can do to
help them accept their behavior is worth pursuing. ..."
6. Do I Really Have to Teach Reading?: Content Comprehension, Grades 6-12by Cris Tovani by Cris Tovani (2004)
"... hard to get the work done when the people in the group are being distracting
by talking and goofing around.) Student Action: I recognize that I can't ..."
7. Internet Indecency: Hearing Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and edited by John McCain (1998)
"Much like today's hearing is to discuss Internet pornography in our schools, the
investigation confirmed my worst fears—dozens of Kids goofing off on ..."
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