What is the meaning of goof?

noun

A man who is a stupid incompetent fool.
- synonyms: fathead, goofball, bozo, jackass, goose, cuckoo, twat, zany
A person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior.
- synonyms: clown, buffoon, goofball, merry andrew

verb

Commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake.
- usage: "I blundered during the job interview"
- synonyms: drop the ball, sin, blunder, boob

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