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Oaf vs Buffon - What's the difference?

oaf | buffon |

Buffon is likely misspelled.


Buffon has no English definition.

As a noun oaf

is an elf's child; a changeling left by fairies or goblins, hence, a deformed or foolish child.

oaf

English

Alternative forms

* auf

Noun

(en noun)
  • (obsolete) An elf's child; a changeling left by fairies or goblins, hence, a deformed or foolish child.
  • (pejorative) A person, especially a large male, who is clumsy or a simpleton; an idiot.
    • Ouch! You dropped that box on my feet, you lumbering oaf !

    Synonyms

    * (clumsy or idiotic person ): dummy, galoot, imbecile, lout, moron, fool

    Derived terms

    * oafish

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    buffon

    Not English

    Buffon has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

    English words similar to 'buffon':

    bobbin, baboon, bowfin, boffin, bavin, biffin, babian, babion, buffoon, buffin, beaufin