goof around
phrasal verb
goofed around; goofing around; goofs around
chiefly US, informal
: to spend time doing silly or playful things
The kids were goofing around in the backyard.
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Rock Hard allows some room for strategy, but this is more for goofing around than hardcore tactics.
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James Palmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
Early in the film, Riley goofs around in the hockey locker room with her friends.
—Lisa Damour, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Clearly, their chemistry goes beyond the booth as the two were pictured goofing around and striking funny poses while backstage at the show.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Khloé, 40, included videos of Kendall modeling, dancing, laughing and goofing around with her famous siblings.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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James Palmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
Early in the film, Riley goofs around in the hockey locker room with her friends.
—Lisa Damour, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Clearly, their chemistry goes beyond the booth as the two were pictured goofing around and striking funny poses while backstage at the show.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Khloé, 40, included videos of Kendall modeling, dancing, laughing and goofing around with her famous siblings.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Goof around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goof%20around. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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