Klutzy

Pronunciation: /ˈklʌtsi/

Definitions of klutzy

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'klutzy' describes someone who is awkward or clumsy in movement.

Example Sentences

A1 She is klutzy and often trips over her own feet.

A2 Despite being klutzy, he managed to finish the race without falling.

B1 Being klutzy, she accidentally knocked over the vase on the table.

B2 His klutzy behavior sometimes leads to comical situations.

C1 Despite his klutzy nature, he excels in his chosen profession.

C2 Her klutzy tendencies are balanced out by her intelligence and wit.

Examples of klutzy in a Sentence

formal Despite her intelligence, she often appeared klutzy in social situations.

informal I tripped over my own feet again - I'm so klutzy!

slang She's always dropping things and bumping into walls, she's such a klutz.

figurative His attempts to navigate the new software were like a klutzy dance, full of missteps and fumbles.

Grammatical Forms of klutzy

• past tense: klutzed
• plural: klutzy
• comparative: klutzier
• superlative: klutziest
• present tense: klutzes
• future tense: will klutz
• perfect tense: have klutzed
• continuous tense: is klutzing
• singular: klutzy
• positive degree: klutzy
• infinitive: to klutz
• gerund: klutzing
• participle: klutzed

Origin and Evolution of klutzy

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: Yiddish

Story behind the word: The word 'klutzy' is believed to have originated from the Yiddish word 'klotsn', which means to clump or walk heavily.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is clumsy or awkward in their movements, 'klutzy' has evolved to also refer to someone who is generally inept or lacking in coordination.