lummoxes

Definition of lummoxesnext
plural of lummox
as in gawks
a clumsy, awkward person that player is a lummox in the outfield, with three errors just this week

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Noun
  • Local language subtitles and dubs will be available in select markets.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Kansas City played host to the Tahoe Knight Monsters and beat the visitors twice at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, adding two more dubs to the win column.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Very hard, small lumps or watery, soupy liquid are both cause for concern.
    Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Otherwise, Florida’s corners have been inconsistent, taking their lumps against a deep, talented receiving corps.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Lummoxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lummoxes. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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