klutz

[klʌts]

klutz Definition

a clumsy, awkward, or foolish person.

Using klutz: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "klutz" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'm such a klutz that I spilled coffee on my shirt.

  • Example

    He's a total klutz on the dance floor.

  • Example

    She's always dropping things and tripping over herself; she's a real klutz.

klutz Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for klutz

Phrases with klutz

  • to move in a clumsy or awkward way

    Example

    I was klutzing around the kitchen and accidentally broke a plate.

  • klutz up

    to make a mess of something due to clumsiness or awkwardness

    Example

    I totally klutzed up the presentation by spilling water on my notes.

  • klutz-proof

    designed or made to be resistant to clumsiness or accidents

    Example

    The new phone case is klutz-proof, so you don't have to worry about dropping your phone.

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Summary: klutz in Brief

'Klutz' [klʌts] refers to a person who is clumsy, awkward, or foolish. It is often used to describe someone who frequently drops things or trips over themselves, as in 'She's always dropping things and tripping over herself; she's a real klutz.' The term can also be used in phrases like 'klutz around,' meaning to move clumsily, and 'klutz-proof,' meaning designed to resist accidents.

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