goofball

Definitions

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

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Examples

“If that goofball would put⟳ half the effort into her studies as she does into her juggling, she might do very well.”

“Strong Cobb & Co. of Cleveland announced a new barbiturate which in overlarge doses will turn⟳ the stomachs of "goofball" addicts and would-be suicides.”

“That night Marylou took everything in the books; she took tea, goofballs, benny, liquor, and even asked Old Bull for a shot of M, which of course he didn’t give⟳ her; he did give⟳ her a martini.”

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