galoot
or gal·loot
[ guh-loot ]
nounSlang.
an awkward, eccentric, or foolish person.
Origin of galoot
1First recorded in 1805–15; origin uncertain
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British Dictionary definitions for galoot
galoot
galloot
/ (ɡəˈluːt) /
noun
slang, mainly US a clumsy or uncouth person
Origin of galoot
1C19: of unknown origin
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