lummox
|lum-mox|
/ˈlʌməks/
large, clumsy person
Etymology
'lummox' originates from English dialect, specifically the compound 'lump' + 'ox', where 'lump' meant 'a mass or bulky piece' and 'ox' meant 'a large bovine (used metaphorically for size and clumsiness)'.
'lummox' changed from dialectal forms such as 'lump-ox' or 'lumpox' and eventually became the modern English word 'lummox'.
Initially, it meant 'a lump; a large or clumsy thing/person', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a clumsy, awkward person'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an awkward, clumsy, or heavy person (often used as a mildly insulting term).
He knocked over the vase like a real lummox.
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Noun 2
a large, heavy person who moves awkwardly (emphasizing size as well as clumsiness).
He's a gentle lummox — big and slow, but well-meaning.
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Last updated: 2026/01/02 01:41