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Clumsy

CLUMSY, a. s as z. [from clump, lump.]
1. Properly, short and thick, like a clump or lump. Hence,
2. Moving heavily, slowly or awkwardly; as clumsy fingers.
3. Awkward; ungainly; unhandy; artless; without readiness, dexterity or grace; as a clumsy man; a clumsy fellow.
4. Ill-made; badly constructed; as a clumsy garment; clumsy verse.

 

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