Klutzy

usgb/ˈklʌtsi/
adjective

Clumsy or lacking grace, especially in movement or actions.

He dropped his phone in the soup, proving once again how klutzy he is.
Visual representation of "klutzy" - Clumsy or lacking grace, especially in movement or actions

Often appears as...

  • klutzy accident
  • klutzy move

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Colloquial Usage

Used mainly in casual conversation among friends or in informal settings.

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When he stumbled over the rug, everyone laughed at his klutzy entrance.
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Not Insulting

While it points out clumsiness, 'klutzy' isn't usually meant to insult, but rather to tease or joke lightly.

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After bumping into the doorframe, she laughed and said, 'I'm such a klutzy person sometimes!'
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Self-Deprecation

People often use 'klutzy' to describe themselves in a humorous way when they do something awkward.

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I felt klutzy spilling coffee all over my shirt on the first date.
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