Klutzy Meaning in English
word
ˈklʌt.si
KLUT-see
klˈʌtsi
klUT-see
Definition
Describes someone who is awkward, clumsy, or often has accidents, especially with their hands or body movements.
Usage & Nuances
'Klutzy' is very informal and slightly humorous, mainly used in American English. Commonly describes silly accidents or physical awkwardness, not serious incompetence. Often used affectionately: 'a little klutzy.' Not as strong as 'clumsy'.
Spanish: torpe - patosoPortuguese (BR): desastrado - desajeitadoPortuguese (PT): desajeitado - desastradoChinese (Simplified): 笨手笨脚 - 笨拙Chinese (Traditional): 笨手笨腳 - 笨拙Hindi: अनाड़ी - बेसम्हालArabic: أخرق - غير رشيقBengali: আনাড়ি - অগোছালোRussian: неловкий - неуклюжийJapanese: ドジ - 不器用Vietnamese: vụng về - hậu đậuKorean: 덜렁대는 - 서투른Turkish: sakar - beceriksizUrdu: اناڑی - بھدّا (حرکتوں والا)Indonesian: ceroboh - kikuk
Example Sentences
I'm always so klutzy in the kitchen.
basic
He is a little klutzy with his tools.
basic
She dropped the vase because she's klutzy.
basic
I'm so klutzy today—I've bumped into everything!
natural
Don't worry if you feel klutzy on your first day—everyone does.
natural
My klutzy moments usually happen when I'm nervous.
natural