Lummox

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌməks/

Definitions of lummox

noun a clumsy or stupid person

Example Sentences

A1 The lummox accidentally knocked over the vase.

A2 The clumsy lummox tripped over his own feet.

B1 Despite his size, the lummox was surprisingly gentle with children.

B2 The lummox lumbered through the forest, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake.

C1 The lummox's sheer size and strength made him a formidable opponent in the ring.

C2 Despite his reputation as a lummox, he was actually quite intelligent and well-spoken.

Examples of lummox in a Sentence

formal The lummox struggled to fit through the narrow doorway.

informal That lummox always manages to break something in the house.

slang Don't be such a lummox, just use your brain for once.

figurative His clumsy words made him seem like a verbal lummox in front of the audience.

Grammatical Forms of lummox

• past tense: lummoxed
• plural: lummoxes
• comparative: more lummox
• superlative: most lummox
• present tense: lummox
• future tense: will lummox
• perfect tense: has lummoxed
• continuous tense: is lummoxing
• singular: lummox
• positive degree: lummox
• infinitive: to lummox
• gerund: lummoxing
• participle: lummoxed

Origin and Evolution of lummox

First Known Use: 1825 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'lummox' is believed to have originated in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a clumsy or awkward person, the term 'lummox' has evolved to also refer to someone who is slow-witted or dull.