dropsies
Butterfingers affliction tendency
Dropsies is a plural noun for instances of dropsy, an old-fashioned term for edema—abnormal fluid accumulation causing swelling in body tissues.
The word now appears mainly in historical medical texts or period fiction.
Informally, dropsies can mean repeated instances of dropping things: I've got the dropsies today—can't hold onto anything.
Clumsy dropper of things
- fumbleHandle with clumsy fingers
- bobbleMomentary loss of grip
- slipMinor error or misstep
- bungleFail through clumsiness
mishandle · drop · juggle · clumsy · uncoordinated · awkward · ham-handed · klutz
Spherical plaything or gala
- catchSeize or snag
- penaltyPunishment for wrongdoing
- forfeitLose through violation
- children's gameStructured play for youth
playground · toss · miss · elimination · recess · bounce · turn-taking
Inflamed joint disease
- tremorInvoluntary rhythmic shaking
- neuropathyDamage to peripheral nerves
- numbnessLoss of sensation
- weaknessDeficiency in force
carpal tunnel · palsy · Parkinson's · spasm · tingling · grip strength · dexterity · coordination
butterfingers
Clumsy dropper of things
bungle · mishandle · drop · juggle · clumsy · uncoordinated · awkward · ham-handed · klutz · oops
ball
Spherical plaything or gala
children's game · playground · toss · miss · elimination · recess · bounce · turn-taking
arthritis
Inflamed joint disease
- tremorInvoluntary rhythmic shaking
- neuropathyDamage to peripheral nerves
- numbnessLoss of sensation
weakness · carpal tunnel · palsy · Parkinson's · spasm · tingling · grip strength · dexterity · coordination · muscle control
dropsiessure-handedness
Reliable physical control
steady hands · dexterity · nimble fingers · adroitness · good hands