Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oafish
Adjective
/ˈoʊ.fɪʃ/
Definition
Clumsy or dull in behavior.
Examples
- His oafish attempts at dancing made everyone laugh.
- She stumbled over her words in an oafish manner during the presentation.
- The dog’s oafish behavior often got him into trouble around the house.
Meaning
Describes someone who is socially awkward or lacks grace and finesse in their actions, often leading to humorous or foolish situations.
Synonyms
- Clumsy
- Dull-witted
- Awkward
- Unrefined
