The difference between Clumsy and Galoot
When used as nouns, clumsy means a clumsy person, whereas galoot means a clumsy or uncouth person.
Clumsy is also adjective with the meaning: awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
check bellow for the other definitions of Clumsy and Galoot
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Clumsy as an adjective:
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
Examples:
"He's very clumsy. I wouldn't trust him with carrying the dishes."
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Clumsy as an adjective:
Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety.
Examples:
"It is a clumsy solution, but it might work for now."
"What a clumsy joke..."
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Clumsy as an adjective:
Awkward or inefficient in use or construction, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.
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Clumsy as a noun (informal, fairly, _, rare):
A clumsy person.
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Galoot as a noun (derogatory):
A clumsy or uncouth person.