lummox

IPA/ˈlʌm.əks/
IPA/ˈlʌm.əks/

lummox — noun

  • lummoxsingular
  • lummoxesplural

1. a person who moves in a clumsy, heavy way and often does foolish things because

1.名詞C1
釋義

a person who moves in a clumsy, heavy way and often does foolish things because they are not aware of what is around them

例句

Lucas tripped over the rug again — the neighbours all thought he was a lummox.

collocation: 'a real lummox' used as a mild label

The poor lummox accidentally knocked over all the wine glasses at the party.

同義詞
  • oaf

    stronger and more insulting than lummox; suggests deliberate dullness rather than just clumsiness

  • klutz

    more common in American English; focuses on physical clumsiness rather than foolishness

  • clod

    similar level of informality; suggests a person who is slow, stupid, and clumsy

用法筆記

Informal and slightly old-fashioned. Used to describe someone in a mildly mocking way after they have done something clumsy or foolish, rather than as a general insult.

常見錯誤

❌Don't be so lummox.
✅Don't be such a lummox.
💡'lummox' is a countable noun, not an adjective, so it needs an article.
❌He is a lummox student.
✅He is a lummox.
💡'lummox' refers to a whole person, not a type of student; do not use it before another noun as a modifier.