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whiteface vs goof

goof vs whiteface

whiteface and goof both are nouns.

whiteface is not a verb while goof is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whiteface Yes No No No
goof Yes No Yes No
As nouns, goof is a hypernym of whiteface; that is, goof is a word with a broader meaning than whiteface:
  • whiteface: a clown whose face is covered with white make-up
  • goof: a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
Other hypernyms of whiteface include buffoon, clown, goofball, merry andrew.
whiteface (noun) goof (noun)
hardy English breed of cattle raised extensively in United States a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
a clown whose face is covered with white make-up a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
whiteface (verb) goof (verb)
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
Difference between whiteface and goof

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