clunkier; clunkiest
: clumsy in style, form, or execution
a clunky thriller
clunky earrings
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I drive a clunky old station wagon.
His act was full of clunky one-liners.
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On paper, Miller is a soon-to-be 32-year-old who brings another clunky contract to New York.
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Corey Pronman, The Athletic, 1 Feb. 2025
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Unlike clunky water-repellent boots, Skechers’ style is sleek and lightweight, according to numerous shoppers.
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Corey Pronman, The Athletic, 1 Feb. 2025
This is a good thing, as clunky shifts were one of our complaints when reviewing the Slingshot in previous model years.
—Aaron Turpen, New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
Unlike clunky water-repellent boots, Skechers’ style is sleek and lightweight, according to numerous shoppers.
—Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2025
The resolutions themselves, however, are mostly clunky, reflecting the overall clumsiness of the season.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Clunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clunky. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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