butterfingers

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Word: Butterfingers

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: "Butterfingers" is a playful term used to describe someone who often drops things or has difficulty catching items, especially balls. It suggests that the person is clumsy or not very coordinated.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "butterfingers" when talking about someone who frequently drops things, whether it’s a ball during a game or something else in daily life. It is often used in a light-hearted or joking manner.

Example Sentence:

• "He tried to catch the football, but he missed it completely—what a butterfingers!"

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, "butterfingers" can also refer to someone who is generally awkward or uncoordinated in physical activities. It can be used in both serious and humorous scenarios, depending on the tone of the conversation.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "butterfingers," but you might encounter phrases like "butterfingered," which is the adjective form used to describe someone who has a tendency to drop things.

Different Meanings:

While "butterfingers" primarily refers to clumsiness, it can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is careless or negligent in handling important tasks or responsibilities.

Synonyms:

• Clumsy
• Awkward
• Uncoordinated
• Fumble-fingered (another informal term)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

Although "butterfingers" itself is not part of any common idioms or phrasal verbs, you might hear phrases like "to drop the ball," which means to make a mistake or fail to handle something properly, similar to the idea of being a "butterfingers."

Additional Notes:

• "Butterfingers" is often used in a humorous context, especially in sports or casual conversations.

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Noun

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