"lummoxy" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more lummoxy [comparative], most lummoxy [superlative]
Etymology: From lummox + (adjectival suffix) -y Etymology templates: {{af|en|lummox|-y|q2=adjectival suffix}} lummox + (adjectival suffix) -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} lummoxy (comparative more lummoxy, superlative most lummoxy)
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a lummox; awkward, ungainly, or inept. Synonyms: awkward, clumsy, ungainly, inept Related terms: lummox
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