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Meaning of Oaf | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2
əʊf

Definitions

  1. A person, especially a large male, who is clumsy or a simpleton.
    derogatory
  2. An elf's child; a changeling left by fairies or goblins, hence, a deformed or foolish child.
    obsolete

Equivalents

Examples

“Ouch! You dropped that box on my feet, you lumbering oaf!”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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