Clodhopper

usgb/ˈklɑːdhɑːpər/
noun

A person who is clumsy or awkward.

He felt like a clodhopper when he tripped over his own feet.
Visual representation of "clodhopper" - A person who is clumsy or awkward

Often appears as...

  • feel like a clodhopper
  • act like a clodhopper
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Visual representation of "clodhopper"
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Negative Connotation

Used to describe someone in a slightly mocking way due to their lack of grace or elegance.

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Every time he danced, the others called him a clodhopper.
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Informal Usage

'Clodhopper' is casual language, often used among friends or in light-hearted settings.

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Don't be such a clodhopper; it's just a small spill!
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Visual Imagery

Creates a mental image of someone bulky moving clumsily or without coordination.

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The way he lurched around the shop, knocking things over, he was a real clodhopper.
Visual representation of the word "Clodhopper"

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