clunky

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English

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Etymology

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From clunk +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -ʌŋki

Adjective

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clunky (comparative clunkier, superlative clunkiest)

  1. (informal) Ungainly; awkward; inelegant; cumbersome.
    That tomboy's clothing is rather clunky.
    • 2013 May 23, Sarah Lyall, “British Leader’s Liberal Turn Sets Off a Rebellion in His Party”, in New York Times[1], retrieved 29 May 2013:
      At a time when Mr. Cameron is being squeezed from both sides — from the right by members of his own party and by the anti-immigrant, anti-Europe U.K. Independence Party, and from the left by his Liberal Democrat coalition partners — the move seemed uncharacteristically clunky.
  2. Being or making a clunk sound.
    • 2012, Mike Brent, Fiona Dent, The Leader's Guide to Influence:
      You might find yourself listening to the sound your car door makes when it shuts. Is it a cheap tinny sound or a strong clunky sound like the VW?

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