Definition

Noun: - A person who is clumsy or inept at catching or holding onto things, especially one who frequently drops objects or fails to catch a ball. The term is often used in a light-hearted or teasing manner.

Usage

The word "butterfingers" is used as a singular noun to describe a person characterized by clumsiness in handling objects. It is typically used as a nickname or a descriptive label. - It is often employed in informal contexts, particularly in sports or everyday situations. - It can be used directly as a form of address (e.g., "Hey, butterfingers!").

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metaphorically to describe someone who fails to seize or maintain an abstract opportunity.
  • He's a butterfingers when it comes to closing business deals; he always lets them slip away.

Variants and Related Words

• Butterfingered (adjective): Having the characteristics of a butterfingers; clumsy-fingered.
  • His butterfingered attempt to fix the watch only made it worse.

Synonyms

• Klutz: A clumsy, awkward person.
• Clumsy person: Someone who lacks physical coordination.

Related Idioms

• All thumbs: Very clumsy or awkward with one's hands.
  • When it comes to sewing, I'm all thumbs.
• Drop the ball: To make a mistake, especially by failing to take action or fulfill a responsibility. (This idiom shares the conceptual theme of failing to catch/hold onto something.)
  • The manager really dropped the ball on that client account.

Noun

1. someone who drops things (especially one who cannot catch a ball)