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goof on

C1 slang inseparable transitive

In simple words

To make jokes at someone's expense in a friendly, silly way.

Meanings

1 C1 idiomatic slang

uncommon

To tease or joke at someone's expense in a playful, friendly manner.

"They were goofing on him about his terrible dancing at the party."

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

Primarily American English slang. Generally implies light-hearted teasing rather than mean-spirited mockery. More common in casual spoken language among friends. Rarely used in writing.

Commonly used with

friend classmate sibling everyone people

Forms

Base

goof on

I/you/we/they

3rd person

goofs on

he/she/it

Past simple

goofed on

yesterday

Past participle

goofed on

have + pp

-ing form

goofing on

continuous

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Synonyms

tease poke fun at kid rib make fun of mess with

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