clunky
English
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editclunky (comparative clunkier, superlative clunkiest)
- (informal) Ungainly; awkward; inelegant; cumbersome.
- That tomboy's clothing is rather clunky.
- 2013 May 23, Sarah Lyall, “British Leader’s Liberal Turn Sets Off a Rebellion in His Party”, in New York Times[1], retrieved 29 May 2013:
- At a time when Mr. Cameron is being squeezed from both sides — from the right by members of his own party and by the anti-immigrant, anti-Europe U.K. Independence Party, and from the left by his Liberal Democrat coalition partners — the move seemed uncharacteristically clunky.
- Being or making a clunk sound.
- 2012, Mike Brent, Fiona Dent, The Leader's Guide to Influence:
- You might find yourself listening to the sound your car door makes when it shuts. Is it a cheap tinny sound or a strong clunky sound like the VW?
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editungainly and awkward to use
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