Galoot

Pronunciation: /ɡəˈlut/

Definitions of galoot

noun a clumsy or awkward person, often used in a humorous or derogatory way

Example Sentences

A1 The galoot accidentally knocked over the vase.

A2 The clumsy galoot tripped on the sidewalk.

B1 The galoot was always causing trouble with his reckless behavior.

B2 Despite his appearance as a galoot, he was actually quite intelligent.

C1 The galoot's boisterous personality often overshadowed his kind heart.

C2 The galoot's antics amused his friends, but sometimes got him into trouble.

Examples of galoot in a Sentence

formal The professor referred to the clumsy student as a galoot during the lecture.

informal I can't believe that galoot spilled his drink all over the table.

slang That galoot is always causing trouble around here.

figurative His towering height and booming voice made him seem like a galoot among the group of friends.

Grammatical Forms of galoot

• past tense: galooted
• plural: galoots
• comparative: more galoot
• superlative: most galoot
• present tense: galoot
• future tense: will galoot
• perfect tense: have galooted
• continuous tense: is galooting
• singular: galoot
• positive degree: galoot
• infinitive: to galoot
• gerund: galooting
• participle: galooted

Origin and Evolution of galoot

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'galoot' is believed to have originated from the Dutch word 'geleut', meaning awkward or clumsy person.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'galoot' has come to mean a clumsy or awkward person, often used in a playful or teasing manner.