clunky
Americanadjective
adjective
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making a clunking noise
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informal ponderously ungraceful or unsophisticated
clunky boots
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awkward or unsophisticated
then you guffaw at clunky dialogue
Etymology
Origin of clunky
Example Sentences
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The clunky machine had around the same amount of computing power as a modern-day toaster.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
The Wrap said "at times it betrays its amateur beginnings with clunky plotting."
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Elsewhere, Kam Patterson continued his streak of clunky “Update” segments, this time vying for a date with Megan Thee Stallion after her breakup with NBA player Klay Thompson.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026
Chapters are full of breaks, sometimes connected by clunky transitions but more often with little attempt to stitch the sections together.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Lots of them seem as clunky and awkward as our room computer.
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
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