lummox

Thân thiện

A clumsy lummox tripped over his own feet in the hallway.

Definition

Noun: An awkward, clumsy, or stupid person; a slow-witted or bumbling individual.

Usage

The word "lummox" is a somewhat informal and often humorous term used to describe someone who is physically clumsy, socially awkward, or perceived as unintelligent. It carries a tone of mild exasperation or affectionate annoyance rather than severe insult. It is typically used in spoken English.

Examples

• He's a big, friendly lummox who is always knocking things over.
• Don't be such a lummox! Look where you're going.
• I felt like a complete lummox when I tripped in front of everyone.

Advanced Usage

• The term often implies a combination of large size and clumsiness.
• It can be used in a teasing manner among friends or family.

Variants and Related Words

• Lummoxy (adjective, informal): Having the qualities of a lummox; clumsy or oafish.
  • He made a lummoxy attempt to fix the delicate clock.

Synonyms

• Oaf
• Clod
• Klutz
• Galoot
• Bumbler

Idioms

• No direct idioms feature the word "lummox" itself. However, it is used in similar contexts to phrases like "bull in a china shop," which describes a very clumsy person.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an awkward stupid person

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lout
• clod
• stumblebum
• goon
• oaf
• lubber
• lump
• gawk