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clunkier

clunkier is the comparative form of clunky.

Meaning of clunky

Adjective

clunky (comparative clunkier, superlative clunkiest)

  1. (informal) Ungainly; awkward; inelegant; cumbersome.
    • That tomboy's clothing is rather clunky.
  2. Being or making a clunk sound.
    • 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?2012, Mike Brent, Fiona Dent, The Leader's Guide to Influence

Questions about clunkier

What is clunkier the comparative form of?
Clunkier is the comparative form of clunky.

Words near clunkier in the dictionary

  1. Clunie Water
  2. clunk
  3. clunked
  4. clunker
  5. clunkers
  6. clunkier
  7. clunkiest
  8. clunkily
  9. clunkiness
  10. clunking
  11. clunkingly

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