Wordle Answer for October 23, 2024
The Wordle for October 23, 2024 solved to GOOFY. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
GOOFY
What goofy means
Silly, foolish, or awkwardly funny in a lighthearted way that makes people laugh.
Where the word comes from
Goofy likely comes from the noun "goof," which emerged in American slang around the early 1900s, possibly from the adjective "goofy" itself or related to "goo." The exact origin of "goof" remains unclear, though it may be connected to the old word "goff" (a foolish person) or influenced by "goofball." By the 1920s, "goofy" was established as an adjective meaning silly or stupid, popularized further by the Disney character Goofy introduced in 1932.
Hints for October 23, 2024
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of goofy
- zany
- silly
- foolish
- fool
- sappy
- wacky
- cockamamy
- cockamamie
Used in a sentence
My uncle's _____ dance moves at the wedding made everyone laugh until their sides hurt.
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