klutz

noun \ˈkləts\

: a person who often drops things, falls down, etc. : a clumsy person

Full Definition of KLUTZ

: a clumsy person

— klutz·i·ness \ˈklət-sē-nəs\ noun

— klutzy \ˈklət-sē\ adjective

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Yiddish klots, literally, wooden beam, from Middle High German kloz lumpy mass — more at clout

First Known Use: 1960

KLUTZY Defined for Kids

noun \ˈkləts\

: a clumsy person

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