lummox

Lummox is a term used to describe a clumsy, awkward, or stupid person. It is an informal word and often used in a pejorative sense. The origin of the word is uncertain, but it is thought to have emerged in the United States in the early 20th century. It gained some popularity through the comic strip "Al Capp's Li'l Abner," where the character Senator Foghorn was often referred to as a lummox.

The word typically implies a lack of grace or intelligence, suggesting someone who is physically ungainly or slow to understand. While not an outright insult, it carries a negative connotation, implying a deficiency in social or intellectual refinement. People described as lummoxes are often depicted as being large and bumbling, though the term can be applied to individuals of any size or appearance. Its usage is generally confined to casual conversation rather than formal settings.