Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
putz
Noun
/pʌts/
Definition
A fool or an insignificant person; someone who is clumsy or inept.
Examples
- Don’t be such a putz, just ask for help when you need it.
- He acted like a putz during the meeting, making silly jokes at the wrong time.
- I can’t believe he dropped the ball again; what a putz!
Meaning
The term is often used informally to describe someone who behaves in a stupid or silly way.
Synonyms
- fool
- idiot
- clown
- simpleton
