n. [ See Auf. ] 1. Originally, an elf's child; a changeling left by fairies or goblins; hence, a deformed or foolish child; a simpleton; an idiot. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A clumsy or awkward person. Syn. -- klutz, clod, lummox, stumblebum. [ PJC ]
a. Like an oaf; simple or clumsy. -- Oaf"ish*ness, n. [1913 Webster]