1 C1 idiomatic slang
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."
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goof on
C1 slang inseparable transitive
To tease or make fun of someone in a playful way.
In plain English
To make jokes at someone's expense in a friendly, silly way.
What does "goof on" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "goof on"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
friend classmate sibling everyone people
How to conjugate "goof on"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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