adverb
- in a clumsy, stupid, or awkward manner
Examples
- He oafishly knocked over the vase while trying to help.
- She smiled oafishly, not understanding the joke.
- The waiter oafishly spilled soup on the customer’s lap.
- He oafishly attempted to fix the computer but made it worse.
- The dancer moved oafishly across the stage, missing every cue.
- She oafishly interrupted the serious conversation with a silly comment.