lummox

noun
UK: /ˈlʌməks/
US: /ˈlʌməks/

  1. A clumsy, stupid person.

    1. He's a big lummox, always tripping over things.
    2. That lummox accidentally spilled coffee all over my new shirt during the meeting.

Synonyms

clod oaf klutz dumbbell
lummox intransitive-verb

  1. To behave in a clumsy, stupid way.

    1. Don't lummox around in the kitchen; you'll break something.
    2. He tends to lummox about when he's nervous, knocking things over.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "lummox" is /ˈlʌməks/ in British English and /ˈlʌməks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lummox": clod, oaf, klutz, dumbbell.

Example usage of "lummox": "He's a big lummox, always tripping over things.". More examples on the page.