Definition of Oaf

1. Noun. An awkward stupid person.

Exact synonyms: Clod, Gawk, Goon, Lout, Lubber, Lummox, Lump, Stumblebum
Generic synonyms: Clumsy Person
Derivative terms: Gawky, Lubberly

Definition of Oaf

1. n. Originally, an elf's child; a changeling left by fairies or goblins; hence, a deformed or foolish child; a simpleton; an idiot.

Definition of Oaf

1. Noun. (obsolete) An elf's child; a changeling left by fairies or goblins, hence, a deformed or foolish child. ¹

2. Noun. (pejorative) A person, especially a large male, who is clumsy or a simpleton; an idiot. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Oaf

1. a clumsy, stupid person [n OAFS or OAVES] : OAFISH [adj], OAFISHLY [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Oaf

o-chlorophenol
o-dark-thirty
o-dihydricphenol meta-O-methyltransferase
o-diphenolase
o-fer
o-grade
o-phthalaldehyde
o-point
o-stem
o-stems
o-succinylbenzoic acid synthase
o.d.
oad
oaf (current term)
oafish
oafishly
oafishness
oafishnesses
oafs
oak
oak-leaved
oak-leaved goosefoot
oak-tag
oak apple
oak apples
oak blight
oak chestnut
oak fern

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