"Galoot" is a slang term used to describe a clumsy or foolish person. It often refers to someone who lacks grace or poise in their actions. Full definition
Take any lumbering galoot with a 30 - homer bat and plop him at first, where he can't possibly do any damage. (sbnation.com)
Who knew that the big galoot who can't pay his tab and gets kicked out of a tavern is a poet at heart, gazing longingly into library windows on dark, abandoned streets? (booklistonline.com)
Or all across the country are running guys in suits Who say that they are one of us, just everyday galoots Who when they're at the country club martinis knocking back Bemoan the bad economy and whine» bout what they lack And say «We're all together in the self - same leaky boat» And hope we'll all remember that when we exercise our vote. (nystateofpolitics.com)