galoots

noun

Definition of galootsnext
plural of galoot, slang
as in guys
an adult male human being he's a bighearted galoot, even if he's not the sharpest tool in the shed

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  1. guys
  2. males
  3. gentlemen
Noun
  • Jonathan is annoyed at the Frenchman for not pitching in with the cooking and cleaning — while making sure to eat everything the other guys cook.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Our framework for a plan is based in real-time, based on how these guys feel.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of guys
Noun
  • Yes, abuse can occur both with females and with males.
    Louis Casiano, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024
  • There were also large increases in racial disparities in mortality rates from accidents, heart disease, stroke, and assaults starting in 2012 for Black males and in 2016 for Black females.
    Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of males
Noun
  • Female inferiority is perhaps the only topic on which the gentlemen of the guesthouse can agree.
    Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Governor, thank you, gentlemen.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of gentlemen
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