butterfingers
What is another word for butterfingers? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
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.
Full origin of butterfingers →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.
