Word
of the Day for Monday 29th September 2014
Galoot \guh-LOOT\
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Noun
1. Slang. An awkward, eccentric, or foolish person. |
Quotes
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Only
the galoot still looks ready to fight, and
Henry almost hopes they will fight…
-- Stephen King, Dreamcatcher, 2001 |
Origin
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Galoot entered English in the early 1800’s and
is of unknown origin.
Thanks to: www.dictionary.com
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