Klutz

Quick meaning: Klutz is a noun meaning (US, derogatory) A clumsy or stupid person.

Meaning

(US, derogatory) A clumsy or stupid person.

Example Sentences

Well, that's all right, then, Brian. Sit down. Have a scone. Make yourself at home. You klutz!

"Mel, back home we'd call you a klutz." / Melissa: "Use a lot of Yiddish back in Texas, do you?"

I bumped into the coffee table. "Sorry about that table. Don't worry, you should see me, Qanta. I am the klutz! I am always doing that!" She giggled at her clumsiness while I giggled at a Saudi using idiomatic Yiddish.

"Out of [one abortion doctor's] first six months of work, there are nine malpractice suits ... After it was apparent the guy was a klutz, they kept using him, and trying to cover for him, because they couldn't find another provider."

Word Forms

• klutzes

Synonyms for klutz

Depending on context, synonyms include gawk, goon, clod, lout, lump, lummox.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lummox, oaf, lubber, stumblebum, lout, clod.

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