A klutz is a clumsyawkward with your body; likely to drop or knock things over person, especially someone who keeps dropping things, bumpinghitting against something accidentally into things, or making awkwarduncomfortable, ungainly, or lacking smooth skill mistakes.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /kləts/
Easy pronunciation: KLUTS (approximate spelling).
Stress: Single-syllable word; stress is on the only syllable.
Meaning: a clumsy person.
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Klutz Meaning
someone who is very clumsy
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a clumsy person who often drops things, bumps into things, or acts awkwardly
Example: I’m such a klutz—I knocked over my coffee again.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- clumsy person — Directly matches the everyday sense.
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Klutz Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- clumsy person
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use klutz to mean simply 'fool' or 'idiot,' but the main idea is clumsiness, not low intelligence.
- Klutz is informal and usually refers to a person, not a thing or action.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does klutz mean?
Klutz means a clumsy person, especially someone who is awkward or keeps making physical mishaps.
Is klutz a rude word?
It can be mildly insulting, but it is often used playfully or jokingly.
What is a synonym for klutz?
A good everyday synonym is clumsy person.
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