goofus

goofus

slang Someone who is silly or stupid. Jimmy's such a goofus—of course he's the class clown. Don't trust that goofus with such an important task.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

goofus

(ˈgufəs)
1. n. a gadget. Where is that little goofus I use to pry open these cans?
2. and goopus n. a foolish oaf. (Also a term of address.) You’re just acting like a goofus. Be serious! Hey, goopus! What’s up?
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • goopus
  • goofball
  • goofer
  • silly
  • drink (oneself) silly
  • drink, laugh, shout, etc. yourself silly
  • dumb bunny
  • clodhopper
  • hopper
  • clowning
References in periodicals archive
She conveys this sense of shock rather effectively in her memoir in a Gallant and Goofus parody, "The Daughter-Caretaker Edition" (146).
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Learning features include overviews, key terms, and ongoing lighthearted "Champ and Blockhead" examples (think Goofus and Gallant).
Using a set of seven cards with faces of family members on them, you can tell a story about the Goofus family looking for their lost, pet dog, Spot.
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I'm sure many of you are familiar with "Goofus and Gallant" from the popular magazine Highlights for Children.