klutzy

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Meaning · English

Awkward, clumsy or socially inept.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Life is a high wire act and there's no net. And most of us are klutzy, so watch out, here comes another splat.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “klutzy” mean?

Awkward, clumsy or socially inept.

Is “klutzy” formal or informal?

klutzy is generally derogatory, slang.