Synonyms of oaf

Antonyms of oaf

Collocations of oaf

clumsy oaf
Frequency: 70 %

He tripped over his own feet like a clumsy oaf.

big oaf
Frequency: 60 %

The big oaf accidentally knocked over the table.

awkward oaf
Frequency: 50 %

He stood there like an awkward oaf, unsure of what to do next.

buffoonish oaf
Frequency: 45 %

His buffoonish oaf behavior always made people laugh.

Idiomatic Expressions for oaf

  • Phrase: bumbling oaf
    Meaning: refers to someone who is inept, foolish, or incompetent
    Usage: The bumbling oaf managed to mess up even the simplest of tasks.