as in to kill time
to spend time doing nothing
returned home unannounced and found the au pair goofing off
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goof (off)
Noun
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Presumably, future episodes will continue to offer various one-off installments set in the show’s original status quo, when Mordecai and Rigby were just young slackers trying to avoid work.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026 -
Plus, the slacker peaches finally get to work.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
Noun
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To me, an underachiever in this sense would be franchises who have seen a ton of talent through multiple eras come through their doors while never winning anything of significance.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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But Flynn also oozes sniveling self-righteousness while hotly defending and petitioning for childhood innocence (amusing hints emerge that the daughter is a somewhat lazy and dim underachiever).—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Just take care of your[self], and veg out.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Jan. 2026
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This set is damn near professional-wear, with a blazer-style top and contrast piping for those who like to veg out with dignity.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Riley Green kicks back at Heydude's new store in Austin to shop for new summer kicks.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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But once that stupendous on-screen chemistry between co-stars David Tennant and Michael Sheen kicks back in, the old magic shines through, strong as ever, giving us a fitting end to this beloved comic saga.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
Verb
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If your vacation plans involve anything more active than lounging poolside, these Baleaf travel pants deserve space in your suitcase.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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Get ready to lounge outside in total comfort with this patio conversation set, designed to seat up to three people.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
Verb
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On Monday, May 18, a 7%-illuminated crescent will hang about two degrees from Venus, with Jupiter about 20 degrees above.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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Though the sisters are supposedly first-generation Italian American, no whiff of the old country hangs about Kay; Dorothy will at least spit out a few words in Italian.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hernández will play a mix of infield and a little bit of outfield, giving his teammates a chance to rest.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Their owners do sound minded to rest on any laurels, perhaps aware their rivals, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea, may all be going through transitional adjustment periods.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Get our daily newsletter Yet Mr Schwarzman avoids footling with life’s foot-soldiers for a reason.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
19 Sep. 2019
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“Goof (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goof%20%28off%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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