Meaning & use
oik
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A British informal and derogatory term for a person regarded as unpleasant, uncouth, or of low social standing.
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He dismissed the rowdy hecklers as a bunch of oiks.
She worried the private school would turn her son into a snob who looked down on anyone he considered an oik.
A note on using this word
Chiefly British and dated in tone, 'oik' carries strong class-based connotations and is generally considered condescending or offensive when used seriously.
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