Goofiness

/ˈɡuː.fi.nəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being goofy; silliness, foolishness, or the tendency to act in a ridiculous or eccentric manner.

Etymology

From 'goofy' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness' (which creates abstract nouns from adjectives). This follows the same pattern as 'happiness,' 'sadness,' and thousands of other English abstract nouns.

Kelly Says

English speakers love turning adjectives into abstract qualities with '-ness'—it's such a reliable pattern that we can create words on the fly and everyone understands them instantly, which is why 'goofiness' feels like it's always been a word!

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