Although the linguistic history is not entirely clear, auf is likely from the Middle English alven, elven, meaning "elf" or " fairy." Today, the word oaf is no longer associated with babies and is …

/ oʊf / Add to word list a big, stupid, awkward person, esp. a man (Definition of oaf from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

If you refer to someone as an oaf, you think that they are impolite, clumsy, or aggressive.

Definition of oaf noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

OAF definition: a clumsy, stupid person; lout. See examples of oaf used in a sentence.

Nov 21, 2025 · oaf (plural oafs or oaves) (derogatory) A person, especially a large male, who is clumsy or a simpleton.

Officials in Caracas and Washington are discussing exporting Venezuelan crude oil to refiners in the United States, government, industry and shipping sources said—a deal that could divert …

An oaf is the boring, ill-mannered person you hope doesn't show up at your party and send the other guests running for the door. There are many ways to be an oaf: you can be loud, …

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English oaf /əʊf $ oʊf/ noun [countable] someone who is stupid or awkward, especially a man —oafish adjective Examples from the Corpus oaf • …

Define oaf. oaf synonyms, oaf pronunciation, oaf translation, English dictionary definition of oaf. n. A person regarded as stupid or clumsy. oaf′ish adj. oaf′ish·ly adv. American Heritage® …