5 letter words starting with GOO

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a mistake or blunder
• Verb: to make a mistake or error

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡuːfs/
• UK: /ɡuːfs/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "goofs" originated in the early 20th century as a slang term for mistakes or blunders. It is commonly used in informal settings to refer to errors or mistakes made by individuals or groups. The verb form of "goofs" is often used to describe the act of making a mistake or error.

5. Synonyms: mistakes, blunders, errors, slip-ups

6. Related Words: faults, errors, slips, flubs, gaffes

7. Example Sentences:

• The movie was full of goofs and continuity errors.
• He goofs around too much and doesn take his work seriously.
• She accidentally goofed and sent the email to the wrong person.
• They had to reshoot the scene because of a major goof by one of the actors.

1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definition: Goons refer to a group of violent or aggressive individuals who are hired to intimidate or harm others.
3. Pronunciations: US: /ɡuːnz/; UK: /ɡuːnz/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "goons" is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It was first used to describe hired thugs who were employed by labor unions to intimidate workers who did not support union activities. Over time, the term has been used more broadly to describe any group of violent or aggressive individuals who work together to intimidate or harm others. The word "goons" is often used in a negative context to describe people who engage in violent or criminal behavior.
5. Synonyms: Thugs, hooligans, ruffians, toughs, bullies, enforcers.
6. Related Words: Gangs, thugs, bruisers, toughs, ruffs.
7. Example Sentences:
   • After the union strike began, the goons were hired to intimidate workers who did not support the unions activities.
   • The politician was threatened by a group of goons who were trying to prevent him from speaking out against their criminal activities.
   • The police were able to arrest the goons who had been terrorizing the neighborhood for months.

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a mistake or blunder
• Verb: to make a mistake or error

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡuːfs/
• UK: /ɡuːfs/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "goofs" originated in the early 20th century as a slang term for mistakes or blunders. It is commonly used in informal settings to refer to errors or mistakes made by individuals or groups. The verb form of "goofs" is often used to describe the act of making a mistake or error.

5. Synonyms: mistakes, blunders, errors, slip-ups

6. Related Words: faults, errors, slips, flubs, gaffes

7. Example Sentences:

• The movie was full of goofs and continuity errors.
• He goofs around too much and doesn take his work seriously.
• She accidentally goofed and sent the email to the wrong person.
• They had to reshoot the scene because of a major goof by one of the actors.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A small, usually inexpensive gift, especially one given as a prize or a favor at a party.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈɡʊdi/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈɡʊdi/

Origin and Usage: The word "goody" originated in the 1590s as a shortening of "goodwife," a term used to address a married woman of low rank. By the 1700s, "goody" had taken on the meaning of "good-natured, kind," and by the 1800s, it had evolved to mean a small gift or treat, especially one given to children. Today, "goody" is most commonly used to refer to small gifts or favors given at parties or events.

Synonyms: favor, gift, prize, reward, souvenir, token

Related Words: candy, treat, party, games, prize

Example Sentences:

• She handed out goody bags to the children at the birthday party.
• The raffle prize was a goody basket filled with chocolates and other treats.
• The goody table was set up with small gifts and souvenirs for the guests to take home.