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Oaf

noun
/oʊf/

Meaning

a clumsy, stupid, or insensitive person
a clumsy, stupid, or awkward person

Example Sentences

Don't be such an oaf - handle the dishes carefully!

He acted like an oaf at the dinner party, spilling drinks everywhere.

Example Expressions

big oaf

Synonyms

fool, clumsy person, buffoon, blockhead, clod, dolt, lout, simpleton
Entry 1
fool, clumsy person, buffoon, blockhead
Entry 2
clod, dolt, fool, lout, simpleton

Antonyms

gentleman, graceful person, intelligent person, sophisticate, genius
Entry 1
gentleman, graceful person, intelligent person
Entry 2
gentleman, sophisticate, genius

Collocations

clumsy oaf, stupid oaf, big oaf
Entry 1
clumsy oaf, stupid oaf, big oaf
Entry 2
clumsy oaf, big oaf, stupid oaf

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