Oaf

usgb/əʊf/
noun

A stupid, clumsy person.

Don't be such an oaf, pick up your mess.
Visual representation of "oaf" - A stupid, clumsy person

Often appears as...

  • act like an oaf
  • be such an oaf

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

Using 'oaf' implies a strong negative opinion about someone's behavior or intelligence.

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He was being an oaf, disrupting the whole class with his loud behavior.
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Informal Usage

'Oaf' is informal and could be rude if used in polite company or formal situations.

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I whispered to my friend that the waiter was being an oaf for dropping the dishes.
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Personal Insult

Calling someone an 'oaf' directly can be very offensive; it's best used humorously or among friends.

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She laughed and called me a clumsy oaf when I tripped over my own feet.
Visual representation of the word "Oaf"

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