Goof vs Clumsy - What's the difference?

As nouns the difference between goof and clumsy

is that goof is (us) a mistake or error, while clumsy is a person.

is (us) to make a mistake.

awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.

(en noun)

(US) A mistake or error,

I made a goof in that last calculation.

# (US, cinematography) An error made during production which finds its way into the final release.

(US) A foolish and/or silly person; a goofball.

Your little brother is a total goof .

A child molester.

* (error) blooper, boo-boo, error, faux pas, fluff, gaffe, lapse, mistake, slip, stumble, thinko * See also

(en verb)

(US) To make a mistake.

It's my fault: I goofed.

(US) To engage in mischief.

We were just goofing by painting the neighbors cat green.

* See also

(terms derived from goof) * goof around * goof off * goof-off * goof up * goofball * goofy

(er)

awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous

He's very clumsy . I wouldn't trust him with carrying the dishes.

Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety

It is a clumsy solution, but it might work for now.

What a clumsy joke...

awkward or inefficient in use or construction, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape

(clumsies)

A person.

* butterfingers * klutz

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