Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
butterfingers
noun
/ˈbʌtəˌfɪŋɚz/
Definition
A person who is prone to dropping things, especially as a result of clumsiness.
Examples
- After he dropped the cake, we jokingly called him a butterfingers.
- She really needs to be more careful with her phone; she’s such a butterfingers.
Meaning
The term ‘butterfingers’ refers to someone who is careless or has a habit of dropping objects, especially when they are trying to hold onto them securely.
Synonyms
- klutz
- clumsy
- fumbling
- goof
