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goof off

[goof-awf, -of] / ˈgufˌɔf, -ˌɒf /




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“I left Paris thinking I’m going to goof off now,” Conlon explained, having for seven of his nine Paris years retained his positions in Cologne, shuttling between two exceptionally demanding jobs.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

Seeing people laugh or goof off just made her sad.

From Seattle Times Jan. 31, 2024

For me, I felt like I needed to schedule time to goof off.

From Salon May 4, 2023

Some of the best stories are not tied to the dramatic action but the dalliances, the self-contained exploits that often provide opportunities for the characters to goof off or slip into more existential meditations.

From New York Times Nov. 23, 2021

“Yes, ma’am. Got promoted last week. They messed up, letting me and Marlon goof off out here.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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