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goffo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • awkward adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
  • bumbling adj Acting in a clumsy, confused, or inept way, with little skill or coordination.
  • clumsy adj Awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
  • goofy adj Silly, quirky, or good-naturedly ridiculous.
  • lout noun A rude, clumsy, or aggressive person, especially a man.
  • uncouth adjective Lacking good manners; crude or unrefined in behavior.

Senses

goffo is used for these senses in English:

  • awkward Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
  • bumbling Acting in a confused or ineffectual way; incompetent or inept; showing little or no skill.
  • clumsy Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
  • goofy silly, quirky
  • lout A clownish, awkward fellow; a bumpkin.
  • uncouth Clumsy, awkward.

awkward — full definition

  1. adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
  2. adj Clumsy or lacking skill in movement or use of the hands.
  3. adj Difficult to deal with or handle.
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