The difference between Goof and Thinko
When used as nouns, goof means an error made during production which finds its way into the final release, whereas thinko means a careless mistake made in thinking.
Goof is also verb with the meaning: to make a mistake.
check bellow for the other definitions of Goof and Thinko
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Goof as a noun (US, informal):
A mistake or error, An error made during production which finds its way into the final release.
Examples:
"I made a goof in that last calculation."
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Goof as a noun (US, informal):
A foolish and/or silly person; a goofball.
Examples:
"Your little brother is a total goof."
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Goof as a noun (Canada, prison, _, slang):
A child molester.
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Goof as a verb (US):
To make a mistake.
Examples:
"It's my fault: I goofed."
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Goof as a verb (US):
To engage in mischief.
Examples:
"We were just goofing by painting the neighbors cat green."
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Thinko as a noun (slang):
A careless mistake made in thinking.
Examples:
"I must have done quite a thinko, but I don't remember leaving my keys in the refrigerator."
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