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clunky
clunky
adjective \ˈkləŋ-kē\
: large and awkward in form or appearance
: old and not working well
: badly or awkwardly made or done
clunk·i·erclunk·i·est
Full Definition of CLUNKY
:Â clumsy in style, form, or execution <a clunky thriller> <clunky earrings>
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Examples of CLUNKY
- I drive a clunky old station wagon.
- His act was full of clunky one-liners.
First Known Use of CLUNKY
1965
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