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Definition of 'oaf'

English

Alternative forms

* auf

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (obsolete) An elf's child; a changeling left by fairies or goblins, hence, a deformed or foolish child.
  • (pejorative) A person, especially a large male, who is clumsy or a simpleton; an idiot.
  • Ouch! You dropped that box on my feet, you lumbering oaf !

    Synonyms

    * (clumsy or idiotic person ): dummy, galoot, imbecile, lout, moron, fool

    Derived terms

    * oafish

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    Similar to 'oaf'

    of, off, oof, ooff