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

  1. Galoot as a noun (derogatory):

    A clumsy or uncouth person.

  1. 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!"

  2. Oaf as a noun (obsolete):

    An elf's child; a changeling left by fairies or goblins, hence, a deformed or foolish child.