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A person, especially a large male, who is clumsy or a simpleton.derogatory
- Ouch! You dropped that box on my feet, you lumbering oaf!
- 2
An ill-mannered person; a boor.datedderogatory
- 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?
- 3
An elf's child; a changeling left by fairies or goblins, hence, a deformed or foolish child.obsolete
syn. galoot · imbecile · lout · moron · fool