The difference between Galoot and Oaf
When used as nouns, galoot means a clumsy or uncouth person, whereas oaf means a person, especially a large male, who is clumsy or a simpleton.
check bellow for the other definitions of Galoot and Oaf
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Galoot as a noun (derogatory):
A clumsy or uncouth person.
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Oaf as a noun (pejorative):
A person, especially a large male, who is clumsy or a simpleton; an idiot.
Examples:
"Ouch! You dropped that box on my feet, you lumbering oaf!"
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Oaf as a noun (obsolete):
An elf's child; a changeling left by fairies or goblins, hence, a deformed or foolish child.