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
  • 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
  • YouTube says up to 25% of the test channels' viewers opt for non-English dubs.
    Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt, breaking up any lumps.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Sarcoidosis produces lumps or nodules in the lungs.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Lummoxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lummoxes. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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