goofball

== English == === Etymology === From goof +‎ ball. === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /ˈɡufˌbɔl/ Rhymes: -uːfbɔːl === Noun === goofball (plural goofballs) (informal, often derogatory, sometimes endearing) A foolish or silly person or animal. (informal, pharmacology) A pill or tablet containing a pharmaceutical which has hypnotic or intoxicating effects, especially a barbiturate. ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === goofball (not comparable) (informal) Silly. === Derived terms === === See also === screwball doofus oddball