Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

klutzy

Adjective
/ˈklʌtsi/
Definition
Awkward or clumsy in movement or behavior.
Examples
  • She was so klutzy that she tripped over her own feet while walking.
  • His klutzy attempts at cooking ended with a small kitchen disaster.
  • The klutzy dancer stepped on her partner’s toes more than once.
Meaning
Someone who is klutzy often has difficulty handling things carefully or moving gracefully.
Synonyms
  • clumsy
  • awkward
  • uncoordinated
  • bumbling
  • blundering