First Known Use: 1960
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klutz
noun \ˈkləts\
: a person who often drops things, falls down, etc. : a clumsy person
Full Definition of KLUTZ
: a clumsy person
— klutz·i·ness \ˈklət-sē-nəs\ noun
— klutzy \ˈklət-sē\ adjective
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Origin of KLUTZ
Yiddish klots, literally, wooden beam, from Middle High German kloz lumpy mass — more at clout
KLUTZ Defined for Kids
klutz
noun \ˈkləts\
Definition of KLUTZ for Kids
: a clumsy person
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