goof on

goof on (someone or something)

To mock or tease someone or make fun of something. Sarah's a very sensitive kid, so don't goof on her.
See also: goof, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

goof on someone

Inf. to tease or kid someone. I don't believe you. I think you're just goofing on me.
See also: goof, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

goof on

Make fun of, mock, as in He was always goofing on his little brother. [Slang; mid-1900s]
See also: goof, on
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • goof on (someone or something)
  • goof on someone
  • do someone or something justice
  • on one's
  • on someone's
  • run someone out of town
  • save someone's skin
  • other than
  • other than (something)
  • out of one's
References in periodicals archive
Kruse presents There's A Goof on My Roof!, a softcover, rhyming children's picturebook with a much-needed positive message about the benefits of avoiding tooth-rotting sugary foods, and eating a balanced diet of healthy foods to make one look and feel better all day.
The Health Shelf
"You can goof on [Rosie O'Donnell] all you want, but she's doing more than most.
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