Clumsies

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of clumsy form-of, plural
  2. 2
    A state of clumsiness. humorous, plural, plural-only

    "Coffee Filters: When you are cooking for guests, do you get afflicted with the clumsies, especially when you try to separate paper coffee filters?"

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bunglingcumbersomeungainlyheavy handedlumpall thumbs

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"Coffee Filters: When you are cooking for guests, do you get afflicted with the clumsies, especially when you try to separate paper coffee filters?"

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