ham-fisted
ham-fisted · more ham-fisted · most ham-fisted
Lacking skill in physical movement with the handsLacking skill in physical movement with the hands; clumsy.
/ˈhæmˌfɪstɪd/
Meaning
2 senses(informal)Lacking skill in physical movement with the hands; clumsy.
lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands
(broadly, informal)Lacking skill in general; incompetent.
plump, unbeholfen
нело́вкийnelóvkij, неуклю́жийneukljúžij
Translations
4 languagesРусский
lacking skill in physical movement with the hands — see also clumsy:
Deutsch
lacking skill in physical movement with the hands — see also clumsy:
Origin
From ham (“thigh and buttock of an animal slaughtered for meat”) + fisted (adjective), proFrom ham (“thigh and buttock of an animal slaughtered for meat”) + fisted (adjective), probably referring to someone being clumsy as if they have hams at the end of their arms instead of hands.
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Forms
more ham-fisted, most ham-fisted| Comparative | more ham-fisted Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most ham-fisted Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
28 synonymsbackwardsB2badA1clumsyB2ineffectiveB2miserableB1unableB1cack-handedham-handedheavy-handedmutton-fistedundexterousbunglingamateurishinapt
Close in meaning
- lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands:bumblingbunglingbutterfingeredham-handedhandlessheavy-handedleft-handed
Antonyms
37 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsRelatedham radio
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form