The difference between Lout and Oaf

When used as nouns, lout means a troublemaker, often violent, whereas oaf means a person, especially a large male, who is clumsy or a simpleton.


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

check bellow for the other definitions of Lout and Oaf

  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.

  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.

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