goof off — to spend time doing silly or unproductive things instead of working or studying
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to spend time doing silly or unproductive things instead of working or studying
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡuːf ɔːf/
Korean meaning: 일이나 공부를 하지 않고 시간을 낭비하거나 빈둥거리다
Korean pronunciation: **구**프 오프
Example Sentences
- My teenage son spends all weekend goofing off instead of cleaning his room.
- The employees were caught goofing off on social media during work hours.
- I know I should study, but I can't help goofing off when the weather is so nice.
goof off
VERB//ɡuːf ɔːf//
to spend time doing silly or unproductive things instead of working or studying
The intern decides to goof off, spinning in his chair while deadlines pile up.
Goof off on the roof, leaving homework as proof!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
1920년대 미국 슬랭 'goof'(바보, 실수)에서 파생. 원래 'goof'는 만화 캐릭터 이름에서 유래했으며, 'off'가 붙어 '바보처럼 시간을 보내다'는 의미가 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My teenage son spends all weekend goofing off instead of cleaning his room.”
“The employees were caught goofing off on social media during work hours.”
“I know I should study, but I can't help goofing off when the weather is so nice.”
“The professor noticed half the class goofing off and gave them extra homework.”
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