goofball

IPA: gˈufbɔɫ

(informal, often derogatory, sometimes endearing) A foolish or silly person or animal.
(informal, pharmacology) A pill or tablet containing a pharmaceutical which has hypnotic or intoxicating effects, especially a barbiturate.

Examples of "goofball" in Sentences

I was in the 'goofball' part of my cycle, but it didn't matter.
You used to play kind of goofball, lovable, dorky guys in the past.
Thank God the only way this goofball is going to the White House is with a tour ticket.
Now THIS goofball is escalating this Insane war in Afghanistan, which will further drain resources that we don't have.
Sounds like exactly the kind of goofball comedy I love, but I'll almost certainly have to wait for DVD to ever see this one.
The above description fits not only the situation of the absurdly titled goofball comedy that opened Friday but also the friendship between star/producer
Economist, former assistant Treasury Secretary in the Reagan administration and associate editor of the Wall Street Journal editorial page; yesterday called the goofball the president in case anyone has any doubt an “insane war criminal” in an article on counterpunch.org because the nincompoop seems intent on war with Iran.
They were just learning their instruments, thrilled at being in the famous Buddy Rich's band until they got on the gig, finally with a chance to star, and, shit, they blew CLAMS. That's what Buddy called goofball playing--"You're blowing clams and god-dammit, I'll not have clam blowing in my band...if I hear you guys blowing clams I'm kicking you off this bus...."