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View synonyms for klutzy

klutzy

[ kluht-see ]

adjective

, Slang.
, klutz·i·er, klutz·i·est.
  1. clumsy; awkward:

    If you weren't so klutzy you wouldn't have dropped it.

  2. unwieldy; bulky or awkward:

    a klutzy pair of boots.

  3. inept or thoughtless; boneheaded:

    a klutzy remark.

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Other Words From

  • klutzi·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of klutzy1

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65; klutz + -y 1

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Example Sentences

Romney, meanwhile, is having a klutzy week, kissing off as “not very much” what turned out to be $374,000 in speaking fees.

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