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

  1. 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."

  2. Goof as a noun (US, informal):

    A foolish and/or silly person; a goofball.

    Examples:

    "Your little brother is a total goof."

  3. Goof as a noun (Canada, prison, _, slang):

    A child molester.

  1. Goof as a verb (US):

    To make a mistake.

    Examples:

    "It's my fault: I goofed."

  2. Goof as a verb (US):

    To engage in mischief.

    Examples:

    "We were just goofing by painting the neighbors cat green."

  1. 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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