Definitions

1. noun

A person who is stupid or incompetent, often in a clumsy or awkward way

“He was a lovable oaf, always tripping over his own feet.”

2. noun

A large, clumsy, or awkward person or thing

“The oaf of a tree branch hung precariously from the branch above.”

3. verb

To make something clumsy or awkward

“The rain oafed the pavement, making it slippery.”