Oaf | Definition of oaf by Merriam-Webster

Full Definition of OAF

1

: a stupid person : boob

2

: a big clumsy slow-witted person

— oaf·ish \ˈō-fish\ adjective

— oaf·ish·ly adverb

— oaf·ish·ness noun

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Origin of OAF

alteration of auf, alfe goblin's child, probably from Middle English alven, elven elf, fairy, from Old English elfen nymphs; akin to Old English ælf elf — more at elf

First Known Use: 1692

Related to OAF

Synonyms: clod, clodhopper, gawk, hulk, lout, lubber, lug, lump, Neanderthal, palooka

Antonyms: brain, genius

Rhymes with OAF

loaf, qoph

Definition of OAF for Kids

: a stupid or awkward person

— oaf·ish \ˈō-fish\ adjective

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