butterfingers

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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)