The difference between Galoot and Lout

When used as nouns, galoot means a clumsy or uncouth person, whereas lout means a troublemaker, often violent.


Lout is also verb with the meaning: to treat as a lout or fool.

check bellow for the other definitions of Galoot and Lout

  1. Galoot as a noun (derogatory):

    A clumsy or uncouth person.

  1. Lout as a noun:

    A troublemaker, often violent; a rude violent person; a yob.

  2. Lout as a noun:

    A clownish, awkward fellow; a bumpkin.

  1. Lout as a verb (obsolete, transitive):

    To treat as a lout or fool; to neglect; to disappoint.

  1. Lout as a verb (intransitive, archaic):

    To bend, bow, stoop.

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