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oaf
A person who is regarded as stupid or clumsy.
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Oaf of Office
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1. Someone whom others perceive as uncouth, demonstrates inappropriate behavior, and is considered to be a nincompoop: Other people in the library told the oaf to quit making so much noise!
2. A person who is perceived to be a simpleton, uneducated, or unlearned: Claudia was sure that the oaf in her class wouldn't know the meanings of any words even if he looked them up in several dictionaries.
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2. A person who is perceived to be a simpleton, uneducated, or unlearned: Claudia was sure that the oaf in her class wouldn't know the meanings of any words even if he looked them up in several dictionaries.
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English Words in Action, Group O
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Those who are perceived to be simpletons, uneducated, or lacking learning skills. (1)
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Word a Day Revisited Index of Cartoons Illustrating the Meanings of Words
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(Old Norse: oaf, silly person)
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Oaf of Office
Oaf or Oath of Office?
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Words at Work in the Print Media: INDEX
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