klutz

Thân thiện

A klutz accidentally knocks over a stack of books.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A clumsy, awkward, or foolish person: A "klutz" is someone who lacks physical coordination, often dropping things, tripping, or bumping into objects. It implies a habitual lack of grace.
   • A socially awkward or inept person: While primarily physical, it can also describe someone who is tactless or inept in social situations.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

Advanced Usage

• "To pull a klutz": To perform a specific clumsy act.
• Used as a modifier in informal contexts: klutz factor.

Variants and Related Words

• Klutzy (adjective): Describing someone or something as clumsy.
• Klutziness (noun): The state or quality of being clumsy.

Synonyms

• Clumsy person: Oaf, butterfingers, lummox, stumblebum.
• Inept person: Bungler, duffer (informal).

Related Idioms

• All thumbs: Very clumsy, especially with one's hands.
• Two left feet: Very clumsy, especially in dancing or sports.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (Yiddish) a clumsy dolt