Clunker
noun
A clumsy or awkward object, often an old car that is in poor condition.
I can't believe we still drive that old clunker!
Usage tips
Informal
clunker car,old clunker,run like a clunker
noun
A mistake or blunder, particularly in a performance or work.
The director noted that the scene had a significant clunker that needed fixing.
Usage tips
Informal
act like a clunker,performance clunker,write a clunker
noun
A clumsy or awkward object, often an old car that is in poor condition.
I can't believe we still drive that old clunker!
Usage tips
Informal
clunker car,old clunker,run like a clunker
noun
A mistake or blunder, particularly in a performance or work.
The director noted that the scene had a significant clunker that needed fixing.
Usage tips
Informal
act like a clunker,performance clunker,write a clunker
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
The word often describes something physically large and heavy that performs poorly.
The clunker continued to break down, making road trips stressful.
Pro Tip 2/3Nostalgic Use
Sometimes, people refer to their first cars as clunkers with a sense of fondness.
He smiled as he remembered his clunker from high school.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
In metaphorical contexts, it can describe clumsy actions or moments.
Her speech was filled with clunkers that made the audience uncomfortable.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
The word often describes something physically large and heavy that performs poorly.
The clunker continued to break down, making road trips stressful.
Pro Tip 2/3Nostalgic Use
Sometimes, people refer to their first cars as clunkers with a sense of fondness.
He smiled as he remembered his clunker from high school.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
In metaphorical contexts, it can describe clumsy actions or moments.
Her speech was filled with clunkers that made the audience uncomfortable.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
The word often describes something physically large and heavy that performs poorly.
The clunker continued to break down, making road trips stressful.
Pro Tip 2/3Nostalgic Use
Sometimes, people refer to their first cars as clunkers with a sense of fondness.
He smiled as he remembered his clunker from high school.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
In metaphorical contexts, it can describe clumsy actions or moments.
Her speech was filled with clunkers that made the audience uncomfortable.
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