Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pawkier
Adjective
/ˈpɔːkiər/
Definition
Disproportionately or excessively clumsy or awkward, especially in a manner that seems silly or foolish.
Examples
- His pawkier attempts at dancing made everyone laugh.
- Despite her pawkier attempts to help, she ended up making things more chaotic.
- He looked rather pawkier in his oversized shoes.
Meaning
The term refers to a state of being overly awkward or clumsy in physical movements or behavior.
Synonyms
- awkward
- clumsy
- inept
- ungraceful
- fumbling
