oafish — stupid and awkward in behavior or manner; clumsy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: stupid and awkward in behavior or manner; clumsy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊfɪʃ/
Korean meaning: 어리석고 서툰, 무례하고 둔한
Korean pronunciation: 오-피시 (강세: 오)
Example Sentences
- The oafish waiter spilled soup on three different tables in one night.
- His oafish attempt at flirting made everyone cringe.
- Stop being so oafish and think before you speak!
oafish
ADJECTIVE//ˈoʊfɪʃ//
stupid and awkward in behavior or manner; clumsy
Clumsy and stupid behavior
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The oafish waiter dropped shellfish while being selfish!
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Origin
From the English word 'oaf' (a stupid or clumsy person, of uncertain origin, possibly from Old Norse 'álfr' meaning elf or from dialectal sources) combined with the suffix '-ish' (meaning having the quality of or somewhat resembling).
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“The oafish waiter spilled soup on three different tables in one night.”
“His oafish attempt at flirting made everyone cringe.”
“Stop being so oafish and think before you speak!”
“The giant's oafish movements knocked over several market stalls.”
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