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goof vs tomfool

tomfool vs goof

goof and tomfool both are nouns.

goof is a verb but tomfool is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
goof Yes No Yes No
tomfool Yes No No No
As nouns, tomfool is a hypernym of goof; that is, tomfool is a word with a broader meaning than goof:
  • goof: a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
  • tomfool: a person who lacks good judgment
Other hypernyms of goof include fool, muggins, sap, saphead.
goof (noun) tomfool (noun)
a man who is a stupid incompetent fool a person who lacks good judgment
a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
goof (verb) tomfool (verb)
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
Difference between goof and tomfool

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