Clod-Hopper

Pronunciation: /klɑd ˈhɑpər/

Definitions of clod-hopper

noun a derogatory term for a clumsy or awkward person, typically used to refer to someone who is unrefined or unsophisticated

Example Sentences

A1 He wore clod-hoppers to work in the garden.

A2 The farmer's clod-hoppers were covered in mud.

B1 She clumsily walked in her heavy clod-hoppers.

B2 The hiker's clod-hoppers provided good traction on the rocky trail.

C1 The construction worker's clod-hoppers were reinforced with steel toes.

C2 Despite their size, the clod-hoppers were surprisingly comfortable to wear all day.

Examples of clod-hopper in a Sentence

formal The farmer wore clod-hoppers while working in the fields.

informal I can't believe you're wearing those clod-hoppers to the party.

slang Check out those clod-hoppers, they look ridiculous!

figurative His clod-hopper attitude towards the project caused delays.

Grammatical Forms of clod-hopper

• past tense: clod-hopped
• plural: clod-hoppers
• comparative: more clod-hopper
• superlative: most clod-hopper
• present tense: clod-hop
• future tense: will clod-hop
• perfect tense: have clod-hopped
• continuous tense: is clod-hopping
• singular: clod-hopper
• positive degree: clod-hopper
• infinitive: to clod-hop
• gerund: clod-hopping
• participle: clod-hopped

Origin and Evolution of clod-hopper

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'clod-hopper' originated from the combination of 'clod' meaning a lump of earth or soil and 'hopper' referring to someone who hops or jumps around clumsily.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who works in the fields and wears heavy boots, 'clod-hopper' has evolved to refer to someone who is clumsy or awkward in their movements.