Klutzy: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คฆโโ๏ธ
klutzy
[ หklษtsฤ ]
clumsy behavior
Klutzy describes someone who is prone to accidents and clumsiness. This term is often used to characterize a person who will frequently trip, drop things, or show a lack of coordination in physical activities.
Synonyms
awkward, bumbling, clumsy, gawky.
Examples of usage
- He's a bit klutzy when it comes to dancing.
- She spilled her drink because of her klutzy hands.
- The klutzy waiter dropped the tray full of plates.
- His klutzy attempts at sports always make us laugh.
Translations
Translations of the word "klutzy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desajeitado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคคเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช tapsig
๐ฎ๐ฉ konyol
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะทะณัะฐะฑะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ niezdarny
๐ฏ๐ต ใใธใช
๐ซ๐ท maladroit
๐ช๐ธ torpe
๐น๐ท sakar
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํฌ๋ฅธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุฎุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ neลกikovnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ neลกikovnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฌจๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ nepreviden
๐ฎ๐ธ fรกkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแฎแแ แฎแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nษzษrษ รงarpmayan
๐ฒ๐ฝ torpe
Etymology
The word 'klutzy' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century in American English. It is derived from the Yiddish word 'klots', which means 'a block or lump'. This term was used to describe someone who is physically awkward or clumsy. The informal nature of the word makes it a colloquialism often used in casual conversation. Over time, 'klutzy' has evolved to describe a range of individuals who may not necessarily be hindered by physical disabilities but are simply prone to awkward movements or mishaps. The popularity of 'klutzy' is evident in its frequent use in both spoken and written English, especially in humorous contexts.