noun General Slang

lummox

LUM-uks · noun · informal

A clumsy, oafish person.

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Definitions

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A big, clumsy or awkward person. Common in the Midlands and North.

“Mind the vase, you great lummox!”
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lummox In A Sentence

Mind the vase, you great lummox!

Origin & Usage

English dialect, possibly from 'lump' or 'dumb ox'.

Variants lummux

People Also Ask

What does 'lummox' mean?

A big, clumsy or oafish person, as in 'you great lummox!'

Where does 'lummox' come from?

It's an English dialect word, possibly from 'lump' or 'dumb ox'.

Is 'lummox' offensive?

It's a mild, often affectionate insult about clumsiness rather than a harsh slur.

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