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
to spend time doing silly or unproductive things instead of working or studying
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Goof off on the roof, leaving homework as proof!
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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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“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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