"goofballness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From goofball + -ness. Etymology templates: {{af|en|goofball|-ness}} goofball + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} goofballness (uncountable)
  1. (informal) The state of being a goofball. Tags: informal, uncountable
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