Meaning & use
galoot
Informal term for an awkward, clumsy, or foolish person, especially a large man.
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The big galoot tripped over his own feet trying to catch the ball.
He's a friendly galoot who means well, even when he breaks things by accident.
A note on using this word
Galoot is old-fashioned slang, usually affectionate rather than genuinely insulting.
Words with a similar meaning
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