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butterfingers

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Noun — A clumsy person who tends to drop things.

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Etymology

From butter plus fingers — the idea that someone's hands are as slippery as if coated in butter.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “butterfingers” mean?

The word “butterfingers” means a clumsy person who tends to drop things. In plain terms, someone prone to dropping or fumbling things.

How do you pronounce “butterfingers”?

“Butterfingers” is pronounced BUH-tuh-fihng-guhz (/ˈbʌtɚˌfɪŋɡɚz/ in IPA).

How do you use “butterfingers” in a sentence?

Here is “butterfingers” used in a sentence: “Don't hand him the vase, he's a total butterfingers.”

What part of speech is “butterfingers”?

“Butterfingers” is a noun.

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