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

  1. Moron as a noun (informal, derogatory):

    A stupid person; an idiot; a fool.

  2. 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"

  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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