First Known Use: 1692
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oaf
noun \ˈōf\
: a stupid or awkward person
plural oafs
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
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OAFISH Defined for Kids
oaf
noun \ˈōf\
Definition of OAF for Kids
: a stupid or awkward person
— oaf·ish \ˈō-fish\ adjective
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