goof off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To dawdle, lollygag; to waste time aimlessly or engage in idle activity or inactivity.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Examples
He sat there goofing off all day instead of working.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To make a mistake.
Register: dated, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To fall asleep or pass out on drugs.
Register: dated, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “goof off” mean?
To dawdle, lollygag; to waste time aimlessly or engage in idle activity or inactivity.
Is “goof off” formal or informal?
goof off is generally slang.