Broom Hilda by Russell Myers for October 27, 2023

For Broomie’s benefit:

ga·loot also gal·loot (gə-loot’)

n. Slang

A person, especially a clumsy or uncouth one. [Origin unknown.]

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(I’m pretty sure I’ve never heard the word “galoot” except in the phrase “big galoot”.)

A birthday card from my brother, one recent year, informed me I’m officially an oldfart.

Here, “Galoot” is a term of affection.

I can understand Broomie being a “galoot”, but shouldn’t her big friend be a “guyoot”?

Ren and Stimpy had an episode about the vast herds of galoots which once roamed the American West…

I thought that Irwin was the one with the “ignorance is bliss” attitude…

Think it started with the Mafia for the simple minded enforcer

There are worse things to be called than galoot…

It was somewhat more popular during the “wild west” era.

Awww Broomy, you’re the cutest galoot I’ve ever seen!

SURELY you’ve heard the oft-said Freudian galoot!

Origin uncertain, used in both Scotland and US, maybe started as nautical slang

You know Broomie, if you’re gonna call somebody something, it’s best to know what it means, just so know if you’re insulting them or not.

While technically a derogatory term, I’ve only heard it used in a friendly manner between male friends , usually accompanied by a hug…..