The difference between Moron and Oaf
When used as nouns, moron means a stupid person, whereas oaf means a person, especially a large male, who is clumsy or a simpleton.
check bellow for the other definitions of Moron and Oaf
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Moron as a noun (informal, derogatory):
A stupid person; an idiot; a fool.
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Moron as a noun (dated, originally):
A person of borderline intelligence in the former classification of mental retardation, having an intelligence quotient of 50-69.
Examples:
"synonyms: feeble-minded"
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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.