galoot
/ɡəˈluːt/
NOUN
1. Clumsy or awkward person
A person who is physically awkward, clumsy, or behaves without grace or coordination.
1.1. Clumsy or ungainly person
Refers to someone who is physically awkward, cumbersome, or lacking coordination, often in an amusing or mildly insulting way.
Synonyms
Examples
- The big galoot knocked over the chair while trying to squeeze through the doorway.
- He moved around the workshop like a clumsy galoot.
Related Words
- bungler
- clown
- booby
- goof
- blockhead
1.2. Uncouth or boorish person
Describes someone who is crude, socially awkward, or lacking in manners and refinement.
Synonyms
- lout
- oaf
- boor
- clod
- lubber
Antonyms
- gentleman
- gentlemanly person
Examples
- The rude galoot interrupted everyone during the formal dinner.
- Nobody wanted to sit next to the uncouth galoot at the gathering.
Related Words
- bumpkin
- yokel
- booby
- slob
- churl
1.3. Foolish or stupid person
Used informally and derogatorily for someone regarded as foolish, unintelligent, or lacking good judgment.
Synonyms
- dolt
- fool
- idiot
- nincompoop
- simpleton
- blockhead
Antonyms
- genius
- intellectual
Examples
- That galoot forgot to bring the keys despite being reminded twice.
- Only a foolish galoot would ignore such an obvious warning.
Related Words
- dodo
- nitwit
- dunce
- numbskull
- knucklehead