goof around
B1 informal intransitive
In simple words
To act silly and have fun instead of doing something serious.
Meanings
1 B1
idiomatic
informal
To spend time behaving in a silly or playful manner, often without a serious purpose.
"Stop goofing around and finish your homework!"
2 B1
idiomatic
informal
To waste time doing nothing in particular.
"We spent the afternoon just goofing around at the park."
Usage notes
Primarily American English, though well understood in other varieties. Often used for children playing around or adults avoiding responsibility in a light-hearted way. Generally positive or neutral in tone.
Commonly used with
kids friends classroom work all day instead of
Forms
Base
goof around
I/you/we/they
3rd person
goofs around
he/she/it
Past simple
goofed around
yesterday
Past participle
goofed around
have + pp
-ing form
goofing around
continuous
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