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sperrig — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bulky adj Large, heavy, or awkward in size and difficult to move or store.
  • clumsy adj Awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
  • cumbersome adjective Awkward or difficult to handle, carry, or manage because of size, weight, or complexity.
  • unwieldy adj Lacking strength; weak.

Senses

sperrig is used for these senses in English:

  • bulky Unwieldy.
  • clumsy Awkward or inefficient in use or construction, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.
  • cumbersome Not easily managed or handled; awkward; clumsy.
  • unwieldy Difficult to carry, handle, manage or operate because of its size, weight, shape or complexity.

clumsy — full definition

  1. adj Awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
  2. adj Poorly made, handled, or expressed; lacking skill or tact.

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