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.