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Clodhopper

usgb/ˈklɑːdhɑːpər/Volume
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Used to describe someone in a slightly mocking way due to their lack of grace or elegance. SlideEvery time he danced, the others called him a clodhopper.
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'Clodhopper' is casual language, often used among friends or in light-hearted settings. SlideDon't be such a clodhopper; it's just a small spill!
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Creates a mental image of someone bulky moving clumsily or without coordination. SlideThe way he lurched around the shop, knocking things over, he was a real clodhopper.