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Term: Goof Up

Definition:

As a verb:

  1. To make a mistake or error; to mess up.
  2. To perform an action clumsily or in an inept manner.
  3. To act in a silly or foolish way.

As a noun:

  1. An act or instance of making a mistake or error.
  2. A clumsy or inept action.
  3. A silly or foolish act.

Examples:

As a verb:

  • He really goofed up the presentation by forgetting his notes.
  • She always goofs up when she tries to cook.
  • The actor goofed up his lines during the live performance.

As a noun:

  • His constant goof ups at work led to his eventual dismissal.
  • The team's defensive goof up cost them the victory.
  • Let's forget about the goof up and focus on finding a solution.

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