klutzy

[ kluht-see ]

adjective

, Slang.

, klutz·i·er, klutz·i·est.

1. clumsy; awkward:

   If you weren't so klutzy you wouldn't have dropped it.

2. unwieldy; bulky or awkward:

   a klutzy pair of boots.

3. inept or thoughtless; boneheaded:

   a klutzy remark.

Other Words From

• klutzi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of klutzy¹

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65; klutz + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The klutzy tumbles suggest these toadlets had an issue tracking their bodies’ motion.

From Science News For Students

The klutzy tumbles suggested that the toadlets have trouble orienting themselves in space.

From Science News

Romney, meanwhile, is having a klutzy week, kissing off as “not very much” what turned out to be $374,000 in speaking fees.

From The Daily Beast