klutzes

Definition of klutzesnext
plural of klutz
as in gawks
a clumsy, awkward person how can she be such a klutz after studying ballet for so many years?

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Noun
  • Local language subtitles and dubs will be available in select markets.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Kansas City played host to the Tahoe Knight Monsters and beat the visitors twice at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, adding two more dubs to the win column.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Typically, their damage is mostly limited to the bumps and lumps created by their tunneling activity.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The buildings had suffered many injuries inside and out, lumps and bumps everywhere.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Klutzes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/klutzes. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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