English

Noun

goofball ‎(plural goofballs)

1. (informal, often derogatory) A foolish or silly person.

   If that goofball would put half the effort into her studies as she does into her juggling, she might do very well.

2. (informal) A pill or tablet containing a pharmaceutical which has hypnotic or intoxicating effects, especially a barbiturate.
   • 1953 April 27, "Capsules," Time:

     Strong Cobb & Co. of Cleveland announced a new barbiturate which in overlarge doses will turn the stomachs of "goofball" addicts and would-be suicides.

Translations

Adjective

goofball ‎(not comparable)

1. Silly.

   He announced, with his usual goofball humor, that he'd like to marry me!

See also

• oddball
• screwball