clutz

Drops things constantly

Clutz is a variant spelling of klutz—a clumsy, awkward person prone to dropping things or stumbling: I'm such a clutz, I knocked over my coffee again.

The standard spelling is klutz, from Yiddish, but clutz appears frequently in casual writing.

awkwardness

uncoordinated

Lacking physical grace

gawky · maladroit · ham-handed · heavy-footed · all thumbs · two left feet · inelegant · lumbering · oafish · ungraceful

personality

butterfingers

Clumsy dropper of things

bungler · lummox · oaf · goof · blunderer · scatterbrain · ditz · airhead · space cadet · hot mess

physicality

stumble

Lose footing momentarily

  • tripPlanned travel somewhere
  • fallDescend under gravity
  • fumbleHandle with clumsy fingers

tumble · slip · spill · bump · crash · collision · pratfall · misstep · topple · sprawl

slapstick

comedy

Work meant to amuse

Charlie Chaplin · Lucille Ball · Three Stooges · Chevy Chase · blooper · gag · buffoonery · farce · sight gag · banana peel

endearment

lovable

Inspiring warm feelings

innocent · goofy · dorky · sweet · relatable · self-deprecating · harmless · well-meaning · accident-prone · hapless

Categories
Opposites
physical coordination and grace

clutzacrobat

Agile circus performer

dancer · gymnast · athlete · cat · gazelle

competence and skill execution

clutzvirtuoso

Supremely accomplished performer

adept · expert · maestro · surgeon · master

Family

klutz, klutzy, klutziness

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G