goofball

noun
UK /ˈɡuːfbɔːl/
US /ˈɡuːfbɔːl/

A goofball is a silly person who likes to joke around.

My little brother is such a goofball that he wore his shoes on his hands.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A foolish or stupid person.

Don't be a goofball and forget your keys again.

3. A playful or eccentric person who is lovable.

Everyone loves Uncle Ray because he's a big goofball.

4. A pill or drug, especially a sedative.

The old movie showed someone slipping a goofball into a drink.