galloot

[ guh-loot ]
/ gəˈlut /

noun

galoot.

Words nearby galloot

gallock, galloglass, gallon, gallonage, galloon, galloot, gallop, gallop rhythm, gallopade, galloping, galloping dominoes

Definition for galloot (2 of 2)

galoot

or gal·loot

[ guh-loot ]
/ gəˈlut /

noun Slang.

an awkward, eccentric, or foolish person.

Origin of galoot

First recorded in 1805–15; origin uncertain

British Dictionary definitions for galloot (1 of 2)

galloot
/ (ɡəˈluːt) /

noun

a variant spelling of galoot

British Dictionary definitions for galloot (2 of 2)

galoot

galloot

/ (ɡəˈluːt) /

noun

slang, mainly US a clumsy or uncouth person

Word Origin for galoot

C19: of unknown origin