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noun
- 1. a clumsy, awkward, or foolish person. informal North American Similar
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: a clumsy person. klutziness. ˈklət-sē-nəs. noun. klutzy. ˈklət-sē. adjective. Synonyms. butterfingers. dub. looby. lubber. lummox. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of klutz in a Sentence. I'm a complete klutz on the dance floor. how can she be such a klutz after studying ballet for so many years?
KLUTZ definition: 1. a silly and clumsy person (= one who moves awkwardly and often has accidents) 2. a silly and…. Learn more.
Klutz definition: a clumsy, awkward person.. See examples of KLUTZ used in a sentence.
If you're awkward and clumsy, you can call yourself a klutz. If a klutz is carrying a tray of full glasses across a dining room, you can be sure they'll end up on the floor. This informal word is perfect for talking about a goofy oaf who trips over his own feet and seems to drop anything he's holding.
You can refer to someone who is very clumsy or who seems stupid as a klutz. [ mainly US , informal , disapproval ] After three weeks, the klutz is ready to compete against professional chefs in a cooking competition.
A klutz is a person who often drops things, is not good at sports, etc. Learn how to pronounce, use and avoid this informal word with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app and website.
A klutz is a slang term for a clumsy or stupid person, derived from Yiddish klots, meaning block or lump. Find out more about the origin, usage and translations of klutz in this comprehensive online dictionary.
