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clunky

clunk·y

clunky

 
pronunciation:
kluhng ki
part of speech: adjective
inflections: clunkier, clunkiest
definition 1: heavy or large and oddly-shaped, giving the feeling or appearance of awkwardness or unattractiveness.
I can't believe I used to wear these clunky earrings!This furniture is expensive, but it seems a bit clunky to me.I know the shoes look clunky, but they're surprisingly comfortable.
definition 2: functioning in an awkward or slow and inefficient manner.
His walk has been rather clunky since his last hip surgery.I can hardly play the game with my old clunky software.