goof-off
One who shirks
A goof-off is someone who avoids work or responsibility, preferring to waste time: The boss finally fired that goof-off.
As a verb (usually unhyphenated), to goof off is to idle or mess around instead of doing what you should: Stop goofing off and finish your homework.
Laceless slip-on shoe
- layaboutHabitually idle person
- slackerIdle responsibility evader
- shirkerOne who avoids duty
- do-nothingIdle, inactive person
bum · couch potato · deadbeat · idler · malingerer · goldbrick · ne'er-do-well · slugabed
Delay action unnecessarily
dillydally · dally · fritter · potter · trifle · linger · tarry · stall
Playful comic behavior
- jokingSaying things in fun
- foolingTricking or joking
- horseplayBoisterous rough behavior
- anticLudicrous or playful act
prank · jest · tomfoolery · buffoonery · silliness · mischief · hijinks · shenanigans
loafer
Laceless slip-on shoe
do-nothing · bum · couch potato · deadbeat · idler · malingerer · goldbrick · ne'er-do-well · slugabed · lounger
procrastinate
Delay action unnecessarily
slack · dillydally · dally · fritter · potter · trifle · linger · tarry · stall · lag
clowning
Playful comic behavior
antic · prank · jest · tomfoolery · buffoonery · silliness · mischief · hijinks · shenanigans · monkeyshines
downtime
Period of non-operation
- breakInterrupt continuity
- relaxationState of being unwound
- recreationRefreshment through leisure
playtime · respite · rest · fun · amusement · diversion · pastime · recess · chill · unwind
goof-offhard worker
Industrious, dedicated person
go-getter · grinder · workaholic · hustler · workhorse
goof-offoverachiever
One exceeding all expectations
high achiever · go-getter · alpha · top performer · keener
goof-offstraight arrow
Honest, principled person
stick-in-the-mud · stuffed shirt · square · taskmaster · disciplinarian