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单词 galoot
释义

galoot

noun

ga·​loot gə-ˈlüt How to pronounce galoot (audio)
slang
: fellow
especially : one who is strange or foolish

Synonyms

  • bastard
  • bloke [chiefly British]
  • buck
  • cat
  • chap [chiefly British]
  • chappie [British]
  • dude
  • fella
  • fellow
  • gent
  • gentleman
  • guy
  • hombre
  • jack
  • joe
  • joker
  • lad
  • male
  • man
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Example Sentences

he's a bighearted galoot, even if he's not the sharpest tool in the shed
Recent Examples on the Web Stefan, if something of a sad sack, is also a charming big galoot who sincerely believes in love. Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 And yes, that left-handed galoot in the fairway goes by the name of Phil Mickelson. David Weiss, WSJ, 22 Jan. 2020 In other Gronkowski news, the big galoot has always been generous with his time and his compassion. Jim Mcbride, BostonGlobe.com, 20 July 2019 But Judge, his uncommon size notwithstanding, is not just a musclebound galoot who clubs baseballs over the wall with brute strength. Billy Witz, New York Times, 17 July 2017 Berman met his wife, the former Kathy Alexinski, when the big galoot faked car trouble just for the opportunity to ask Kathy for her help--and a breakfast date. Michael Arace, courant.com, 10 May 2017

Word History

Etymology

of obscure origin

First Known Use

circa 1818, in the meaning defined above

galoot

noun

slang
as in guy
an adult male human being he's a bighearted galoot, even if he's not the sharpest tool in the shed

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • guy
  • gentleman
  • male
  • dude
  • man
  • lad
  • gent
  • fella
  • bastard
  • fellow
  • cat
  • chap
  • joe
  • bloke
  • hombre
  • chappie
  • mister
  • buck
  • sir
  • jack
  • joker
  • buddy
  • master
  • buster
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