Galoot (Noun)
Meaning
A disreputable or clumsy man.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The sailor was a bit of a galoot, always spilling his grog and tripping over his own feet.
- He acted like a galoot, stumbling around the dance floor and stepping on his partner's toes.
- The locals avoided the strange galoot who wandered into town, looking like he hadn't bathed in weeks.
- My uncle was a lovable galoot, always getting into trouble with his hare-brained schemes and broken promises.
- The clumsy galoot spilled soup all over the lady's dress at the formal dinner, causing a huge scene.