DictionarylugClumsy person
noun

lug

A clumsy or slow-witted person, often addressed affectionately.

Come here, you big lug, she says affectionately.

Etymology

Lug is an informal name for a large or clumsy person. Its deeper origin in this use is uncertain, though the modern word often suggests awkward bulk rather than hostility.

More examples

  • The lovable lug bumped into the table.
  • He played a clumsy lug in the comedy.
  • Two cheerful lugs carried the sofa.

Forms

lug · lugs

Similar words

oaf
Oaf can sound more insulting.
klutz
Klutz emphasizes physical clumsiness rather than slow thinking.