请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 goofus
释义

Definition of goofus in English:

goofus

noun ˈɡuːfəsˈɡo͞ofəs
US informal
  • A foolish or stupid person (often used as a general term of abuse).

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Avery was the burly curly-haired twinkle-eyed guy, and Burns was the lanky goofus.
    • Even now, years after Vince McMahon himself openly admitted pro wrestling's choreographed, there's still the odd goofus who acts like this is still a revelation.
    • Apparently, these goofuses actually expected the applause of a grateful public, but instead folks are appalled at what they are trying to do to us.
    • She hadn't been on a date for over a year, and the good doctor was infinitely more sophisticated and charming than all the goofuses she had been with combined.
    • I liked her because she liked me and didn't think I was a goofus.
    Synonyms
    idiot, ass, halfwit, nincompoop, blockhead, buffoon, dunce, dolt, ignoramus, cretin, imbecile, dullard, moron, simpleton, clod

Origin

1920s: based on goof.

 
 

Definition of goofus in US English:

goofus

nounˈɡo͞ofəs
US informal
  • A foolish or stupid person (often used as a general term of abuse).

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I liked her because she liked me and didn't think I was a goofus.
    • She hadn't been on a date for over a year, and the good doctor was infinitely more sophisticated and charming than all the goofuses she had been with combined.
    • Even now, years after Vince McMahon himself openly admitted pro wrestling's choreographed, there's still the odd goofus who acts like this is still a revelation.
    • Avery was the burly curly-haired twinkle-eyed guy, and Burns was the lanky goofus.
    • Apparently, these goofuses actually expected the applause of a grateful public, but instead folks are appalled at what they are trying to do to us.
    Synonyms
    idiot, ass, halfwit, nincompoop, blockhead, buffoon, dunce, dolt, ignoramus, cretin, imbecile, dullard, moron, simpleton, clod

Origin

1920s: based on goof.

 
 
随便看

 

英语词典包含464360条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/12/22 23:19:35