Goof off and Play

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Goof off verb - To spend time doing nothing.

Usage example: returned home unannounced and found the au pair goofing off

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Play and goof off are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Play" instead a verb "Goof off".

Play verb - To engage in activity for amusement.

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Goof off and play are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Goof off" instead a verb "Play".

Nearby Words: played, playful, player, playfulness, playing

The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: Instead of fight evil, the Galactic Justice League would rather goof off or play poker (especially when Bob is $4 ahead).

Source: Western Animation / Earthworm Jim
Shelley's the only one keen on the project, while most of the guys goof off or play recklessly with their babies.

Source: Western Animation / Detention
He prefers to goof off and play video games with Ron though.

Source: Genius Cripple

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