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   klutz

   /klʌts/

   noun

   • 1. a clumsy, awkward, or foolish person. informal North American Similar oafapeblundererbunglerhulkinformal:butterfingersclodhopperclotstumblebumpalookaganchlummoxfoolidiothalfwitnincompoopblockheadbuffoonduncedoltignoramuscretinimbeciledullardmoronsimpletonclodinformal:dopeninnychumpdimwitnitwitgoondumbodummydum-dumdumb-bellloonjackassboneheadfatheadnumbskulldunderheadchuckleheadknuckleheadmuttonheadpudding-headthickheadwooden-headairheadpinheadlamebrainpea-brainbirdbrainzombiejerktwerpnerddipstickdonkeynoodlenitnumptytwitclotassgoatplonkerberkpratpillockwallygitwazzockdivvynerkcharliemugmuppetnyaffballoonsumphgowkgobdawschmuckbozobooblamerturkeyschlepperchowderheaddumbheaddumbassgoofballgoofgoofusgalootdorklummoxputzschlemielsapmeatballginkcluckclunkding-dongdingbatwienerweenydipsimpspudcootpalookapoopsquareheadyo-yodingleberrywing nutdrongodillalecgalahnongboganpoonboofheadmomparavulgar slang:knobheadasshatarchaic:tomfoolnoddyclodpoleloggerheadspoonymooncalf

   Word Origin 1930s: from Yiddish klots ‘wooden block’.

   Scrabble Points: 18

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   What does Klotz mean in English?

   • Klutz is the Americanized version of the Yiddish klots, which means "block or lump," and also "clumsy person or blockhead." A related word in German is klotz, "boor, clod, or wooden block." "Klutz."

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   What does Klutz mean?

   • Don’t expect Mark to catch the ball – he’s a klutz. What is the pronunciation of klutz? 粗笨的人，笨手笨腳的人, 傻瓜… 粗笨的人，笨手笨脚的人, 傻瓜… idiota, torpe… idiota, estúpido, estúpida… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! KLUTZ definition: 1. a silly and clumsy person (= one who moves awkwardly and often has accidents) 2. a silly and….

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   What do you call a klutz if you're clumsy?

   • loading examples... If you're awkward and clumsy, you can call yourself a klutz. If a klutz is carrying a tray of full glasses across a dining room, you can be sure they'll end up on the floor.

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   What is a synonym for Klutz?

   • Start each day with the Synonym of the Day in your inbox! By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies. On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to klutz, such as: bumbler, botcher, bull in a china shop, bungler, butterfingers, and dolt.

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   What does Kloz mean?

   • 1. A clumsy person. 2. A stupid person; a dolt. [Yiddish klots, from Middle High German kloz, block, lump, from Old High German.] klutz′i·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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   What did Klutz say to Axel?

   • "I do not want cheap wisdom like that," cried Klutz, his eyes ablaze. Klutz signified by a movement of his head that nothing was wrong at Lohm. Axel was fairly certain that Klutz had set fire to the stables. Klutz feebly tried to push the glass away, but Dellwig insisted.

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     KLUTZ meaning: 1. a silly and clumsy person (= one who moves...

   • Znaczenie Klutz, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     klutz definicja: 1. a silly and clumsy person (= one who...

   • Klutz in Simplified Chinese

     klutz translate: 粗笨的人，笨手笨脚的人；傻瓜. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Klutz in Traditional Chinese

     KLUTZ translate: 粗笨的人，笨手笨腳的人；傻瓜. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   : a clumsy person. klutziness. ˈklət-sē-nəs. noun. klutzy. ˈklət-sē. adjective. Synonyms. butterfingers. dub. looby. lubber. lummox. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of klutz in a Sentence. I'm a complete klutz on the dance floor. how can she be such a klutz after studying ballet for so many years?

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   You can refer to someone who is very clumsy or who seems stupid as a klutz. [ mainly US , informal , disapproval ] After three weeks, the klutz is ready to compete against professional chefs in a cooking competition.

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   Klutz definition: a clumsy, awkward person.. See examples of KLUTZ used in a sentence.

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   A klutz is a slang term for a clumsy or stupid person, derived from Yiddish klots, meaning block or lump. Find out more about the origin, usage and translations of klutz in this comprehensive online dictionary.

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   If you're awkward and clumsy, you can call yourself a klutz. If a klutz is carrying a tray of full glasses across a dining room, you can be sure they'll end up on the floor. This informal word is perfect for talking about a goofy oaf who trips over his own feet and seems to drop anything he's holding.

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   Jun 2, 2024 · Noun. [ edit] klutz (plural klutzes) ( US, derogatory) A clumsy or stupid person . Derived terms. [ edit] klutzhood. klutzish. klutzy. Translations. [ edit] ± a clumsy or stupid person. Categories: English terms borrowed from Yiddish. English terms derived from Yiddish. English doublets.