clumsy
The origin and history of clumsy.
Etymology
Likely from an older word "clumse", meaning numb or stiff with cold, plus the adjective ending -y.
The origin and history of clumsy.
Likely from an older word "clumse", meaning numb or stiff with cold, plus the adjective ending -y.
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