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klobig

clunky

adjective KLOH-bikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

bulky; chunky

Usage Note

klobig describes something heavy and ungainly in form, from Klotz (block), as in klobige Schuhe (clunky shoes). It conveys a lack of elegance and awkward bulk.

Examples

"Das klobige Telefon wirkte neben dem Laptop antiquiert."

Natural Translation

The clunky telephone looked antiquated beside the laptop.

Literal Translation

The clunky telephone seemed beside the laptop antiquated.

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