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kluns — meaning in English

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English meaning

klutz noun A clumsy or awkward person.
milksop noun A piece of bread soaked in milk.

Senses

kluns is used for these senses in English:

klutz (US, pejorative) A clumsy or stupid person.
milksop (by extension, pejorative) An easily frightened, ineffectual, or weak person.

milksop — full definition

noun A piece of bread soaked in milk.
noun A dish of broken bread in a bowl, topped with sugar and hot milk poured over it.
noun A timid or feeble person who lacks courage.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

klos bangerik doetje schuimpje watje