Galoot (noun) (Scots)
gu-loot
A clumsy or stupid person (often as a term of abuse).
Early 19th century (originally in nautical use meaning ‘an inexperienced marine’): of unknown origin.
Example sentences
“Move over you great big galoot!”
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