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
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Lout as a noun:
A troublemaker, often violent; a rude violent person; a yob.
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Lout as a noun:
A clownish, awkward fellow; a bumpkin.
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Lout as a verb (obsolete, transitive):
To treat as a lout or fool; to neglect; to disappoint.
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Lout as a verb (intransitive, archaic):
To bend, bow, stoop.
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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.