ˈoafishly, adv.
[f. oafish a. + -ly2.]
In an oafish or stupid manner.
| 1876 F. K. Robinson Gloss. Whitby 134/1 Oafishly, oafly, absurdly; foolishly. 1908 A. S. M. Hutchinson Once aboard Lugger i. vii. 38 The driver becomes temporarily idiot—stands us oafishly silent. 1958 P. Kemp No Colours or Crest vii. 137, I stared back oafishly at him from under the brim of my hat. |