klutz

noun
UK: /klʌts/
US: /klʌts/

  1. A clumsy person.

    1. I'm such a klutz, I keep dropping things.
    2. He is such a klutz; he tripped over the rug and spilled his coffee.

Synonyms

lummox
klutz intransitive-verb

  1. To behave in a clumsy manner; to blunder or fumble.

    1. I tend to klutz around when I'm nervous.
    2. He's always klutzing through the kitchen and breaking dishes when he cooks.
klutz adjective

  1. Exhibiting clumsiness or awkwardness.

    1. That was a klutz move to spill the drink.
    2. His klutz attempt at dancing ended with him stepping on her feet.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "klutz" is /klʌts/ in British English and /klʌts/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "klutz": lummox.

Example usage of "klutz": "I'm such a klutz, I keep dropping things.". More examples on the page.