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clunkiest

clunkiest is the superlative 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 clunkiest

What is clunkiest the superlative form of?
Clunkiest is the superlative form of clunky.

Words near clunkiest in the dictionary

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

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