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Synonyms for oafish


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ohf
Phonetic Transcription : oʊf

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Définition of oafish

Origin :
  • 1610s, from oaf + -ish. Related: Oafishly; oafishness.
  • adj clumsy, stupid
Example sentences :
  • Didn't he have enough self-control just to ignore Symes and his oafish insults?
  • Extract from : « Pagan Passions » by Gordon Randall Garrett
  • He was blaming himself bitterly now for his oafish clumsiness in blurting out the news so abruptly.
  • Extract from : « The Adventures of Sally » by P. G. Wodehouse
  • He looked like an oafish clod, even viewed objectively, and Forrester was making no efforts in that direction.
  • Extract from : « Pagan Passions » by Gordon Randall Garrett
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