Oaf
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əʊf/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oaf is a noun meaning (derogatory) A person, especially a large male, who is clumsy or a simpleton.
Meaning
(derogatory) A person, especially a large male, who is clumsy or a simpleton.
More Meanings
- (dated, derogatory) An ill-mannered person; a boor.
- (obsolete) An elf's child; a changeling left by fairies or goblins, hence, a deformed or foolish child.
Example Sentences
Ouch! You dropped that box on my feet, you lumbering oaf!
I hope you haven't been thinking me an awful oaf for not writing to thank you for so many jolly games after I left Tapsfield?
Word Forms
- oafs
Synonyms for oaf
Depending on context, synonyms include dummy, galoot, imbecile, lout, moron, fool.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include klutz, lummox, lubber, stumblebum, lout, clod.
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