What is an informal term for a person who can't do anything right?
In Russian we have the term "рукожоп" I would translate it as "asshands" which literally means that your hands grow out of your behind and you can't do anything right (or do anything at all).
Example:
Dad: "Hey son, can you hang up this picture on the wall?"
Son: "No dad, my hands grow out of my behind, I'll probably end up hanging it upside down" (Or "I am a _____" - i.e. the term I'm looking for.)
Is there anything similar in English? Is the term "screw up" the one? Or are there any other ones? I want slang specifically, preferably American.
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In Russian we have the term "рукожоп" I would translate it as "asshands" which literally means that your hands grow out of your behind and you can't do anything right (or do anything at all).
Example:
Dad: "Hey son, can you hang up this picture on the wall?"
Son: "No dad, my hands grow out of my behind, I'll probably end up hanging it upside down" (Or "I am a _____" - i.e. the term I'm looking for.)
Is there anything similar in English? Is the term "screw up" the one? Or are there any other ones? I want slang specifically, preferably American.
single-word-requests word-choice american-english formality offensive-language
Are you specifically looking for slang terms or adjectives? Clumsy could be an adjective.
– Sweet_Cherry
13 hours ago
@Sweet_Cherry no, I want slang specifically, preferably American.
– Happy
13 hours ago
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In Russian we have the term "рукожоп" I would translate it as "asshands" which literally means that your hands grow out of your behind and you can't do anything right (or do anything at all).
Example:
Dad: "Hey son, can you hang up this picture on the wall?"
Son: "No dad, my hands grow out of my behind, I'll probably end up hanging it upside down" (Or "I am a _____" - i.e. the term I'm looking for.)
Is there anything similar in English? Is the term "screw up" the one? Or are there any other ones? I want slang specifically, preferably American.
single-word-requests word-choice american-english formality offensive-language
In Russian we have the term "рукожоп" I would translate it as "asshands" which literally means that your hands grow out of your behind and you can't do anything right (or do anything at all).
Example:
Dad: "Hey son, can you hang up this picture on the wall?"
Son: "No dad, my hands grow out of my behind, I'll probably end up hanging it upside down" (Or "I am a _____" - i.e. the term I'm looking for.)
Is there anything similar in English? Is the term "screw up" the one? Or are there any other ones? I want slang specifically, preferably American.
single-word-requests word-choice american-english formality offensive-language
single-word-requests word-choice american-english formality offensive-language
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Are you specifically looking for slang terms or adjectives? Clumsy could be an adjective.
– Sweet_Cherry
13 hours ago
@Sweet_Cherry no, I want slang specifically, preferably American.
– Happy
13 hours ago
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Are you specifically looking for slang terms or adjectives? Clumsy could be an adjective.
– Sweet_Cherry
13 hours ago
@Sweet_Cherry no, I want slang specifically, preferably American.
– Happy
13 hours ago
Are you specifically looking for slang terms or adjectives? Clumsy could be an adjective.
– Sweet_Cherry
13 hours ago
Are you specifically looking for slang terms or adjectives? Clumsy could be an adjective.
– Sweet_Cherry
13 hours ago
@Sweet_Cherry no, I want slang specifically, preferably American.
– Happy
13 hours ago
@Sweet_Cherry no, I want slang specifically, preferably American.
– Happy
13 hours ago
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"All thumbs", according to Wiktionary "clumsy, awkward, not dextrous."
"Klutz", according to Wiktionary "a clumsy or stupid person."
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Yeah, "klutz"..
– Hot Licks
11 hours ago
"All thumbs" is an adjectival phrase, whereas the question asks for a noun ("an informal term for a person"). However, "klutz" is a noun and fits the bill.
– Chappo
31 mins ago
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If you’re looking for vulgar slang, “fuckup” is a good option:
an extremely offensive word for someone who often makes serious mistakes or fails completely
https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/fuck-up_2
Screw up works too, but it’s not as offensive.
Both of these words are also verbs.
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Interesting to note that in Morse Code (commercial and amateur 'ham' radio) the abbreviation or 'Q-code' for when someone is sending or operating poorly is 'QLF', which translates roughly to "they are sending with they left foot'.
:)
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"Butterfingers" might be a good word considering the context you used regarding the term "asshands". Generally it implies someone inept with their hands, or lacking in manual dexterity.
As a more brusque offensive term, I'd use the word "Fuck-up."
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An idiom, that seems somewhat similar to the Russian one, is
No dad, i’m all fingers and thumbs, I'll probably end up hanging it upside down.
be all fingers and thumbs.
To be clumsy with one's hands. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Tom could never be a surgeon—he's all fingers and thumbs. Can you sew this button on for me? I'm all fingers and thumbs.
- thefreedictionary.com
This is a verbal phrase, whereas the question asks for a noun ("an informal term for a person").
– Chappo
34 mins ago
@Chappo I did not think “an informal term for a person” meant it was limited to nouns, but I guess it would be best if OP edited question to be more specific.
– k1eran
11 mins ago
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Butt Fumble
From UD, it means "To completely fuck-up in your profession".
Surgeon A: “I can’t believe I amputated the wrong leg of that patient."
Surgeon B: “Man, you totally butt fumbled that operation. You're probably going to get your license suspended."
This looks like a verb, whereas the question asks for a noun ("an informal term for a person"). And while UD can sometimes be useful, especially for contemporary slang, it's not necessarily authoritative.
– Chappo
38 mins ago
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"All thumbs", according to Wiktionary "clumsy, awkward, not dextrous."
"Klutz", according to Wiktionary "a clumsy or stupid person."
1
Yeah, "klutz"..
– Hot Licks
11 hours ago
"All thumbs" is an adjectival phrase, whereas the question asks for a noun ("an informal term for a person"). However, "klutz" is a noun and fits the bill.
– Chappo
31 mins ago
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"All thumbs", according to Wiktionary "clumsy, awkward, not dextrous."
"Klutz", according to Wiktionary "a clumsy or stupid person."
1
Yeah, "klutz"..
– Hot Licks
11 hours ago
"All thumbs" is an adjectival phrase, whereas the question asks for a noun ("an informal term for a person"). However, "klutz" is a noun and fits the bill.
– Chappo
31 mins ago
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"All thumbs", according to Wiktionary "clumsy, awkward, not dextrous."
"Klutz", according to Wiktionary "a clumsy or stupid person."
"All thumbs", according to Wiktionary "clumsy, awkward, not dextrous."
"Klutz", according to Wiktionary "a clumsy or stupid person."
answered 13 hours ago
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Yeah, "klutz"..
– Hot Licks
11 hours ago
"All thumbs" is an adjectival phrase, whereas the question asks for a noun ("an informal term for a person"). However, "klutz" is a noun and fits the bill.
– Chappo
31 mins ago
add a comment |
1
Yeah, "klutz"..
– Hot Licks
11 hours ago
"All thumbs" is an adjectival phrase, whereas the question asks for a noun ("an informal term for a person"). However, "klutz" is a noun and fits the bill.
– Chappo
31 mins ago
1
1
Yeah, "klutz"..
– Hot Licks
11 hours ago
Yeah, "klutz"..
– Hot Licks
11 hours ago
"All thumbs" is an adjectival phrase, whereas the question asks for a noun ("an informal term for a person"). However, "klutz" is a noun and fits the bill.
– Chappo
31 mins ago
"All thumbs" is an adjectival phrase, whereas the question asks for a noun ("an informal term for a person"). However, "klutz" is a noun and fits the bill.
– Chappo
31 mins ago
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If you’re looking for vulgar slang, “fuckup” is a good option:
an extremely offensive word for someone who often makes serious mistakes or fails completely
https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/fuck-up_2
Screw up works too, but it’s not as offensive.
Both of these words are also verbs.
add a comment |
If you’re looking for vulgar slang, “fuckup” is a good option:
an extremely offensive word for someone who often makes serious mistakes or fails completely
https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/fuck-up_2
Screw up works too, but it’s not as offensive.
Both of these words are also verbs.
add a comment |
If you’re looking for vulgar slang, “fuckup” is a good option:
an extremely offensive word for someone who often makes serious mistakes or fails completely
https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/fuck-up_2
Screw up works too, but it’s not as offensive.
Both of these words are also verbs.
If you’re looking for vulgar slang, “fuckup” is a good option:
an extremely offensive word for someone who often makes serious mistakes or fails completely
https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/fuck-up_2
Screw up works too, but it’s not as offensive.
Both of these words are also verbs.
answered 11 hours ago
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Interesting to note that in Morse Code (commercial and amateur 'ham' radio) the abbreviation or 'Q-code' for when someone is sending or operating poorly is 'QLF', which translates roughly to "they are sending with they left foot'.
:)
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– Chappo
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Interesting to note that in Morse Code (commercial and amateur 'ham' radio) the abbreviation or 'Q-code' for when someone is sending or operating poorly is 'QLF', which translates roughly to "they are sending with they left foot'.
:)
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– Chappo
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Interesting to note that in Morse Code (commercial and amateur 'ham' radio) the abbreviation or 'Q-code' for when someone is sending or operating poorly is 'QLF', which translates roughly to "they are sending with they left foot'.
:)
New contributor
Interesting to note that in Morse Code (commercial and amateur 'ham' radio) the abbreviation or 'Q-code' for when someone is sending or operating poorly is 'QLF', which translates roughly to "they are sending with they left foot'.
:)
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"Butterfingers" might be a good word considering the context you used regarding the term "asshands". Generally it implies someone inept with their hands, or lacking in manual dexterity.
As a more brusque offensive term, I'd use the word "Fuck-up."
add a comment |
"Butterfingers" might be a good word considering the context you used regarding the term "asshands". Generally it implies someone inept with their hands, or lacking in manual dexterity.
As a more brusque offensive term, I'd use the word "Fuck-up."
add a comment |
"Butterfingers" might be a good word considering the context you used regarding the term "asshands". Generally it implies someone inept with their hands, or lacking in manual dexterity.
As a more brusque offensive term, I'd use the word "Fuck-up."
"Butterfingers" might be a good word considering the context you used regarding the term "asshands". Generally it implies someone inept with their hands, or lacking in manual dexterity.
As a more brusque offensive term, I'd use the word "Fuck-up."
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An idiom, that seems somewhat similar to the Russian one, is
No dad, i’m all fingers and thumbs, I'll probably end up hanging it upside down.
be all fingers and thumbs.
To be clumsy with one's hands. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Tom could never be a surgeon—he's all fingers and thumbs. Can you sew this button on for me? I'm all fingers and thumbs.
- thefreedictionary.com
This is a verbal phrase, whereas the question asks for a noun ("an informal term for a person").
– Chappo
34 mins ago
@Chappo I did not think “an informal term for a person” meant it was limited to nouns, but I guess it would be best if OP edited question to be more specific.
– k1eran
11 mins ago
add a comment |
An idiom, that seems somewhat similar to the Russian one, is
No dad, i’m all fingers and thumbs, I'll probably end up hanging it upside down.
be all fingers and thumbs.
To be clumsy with one's hands. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Tom could never be a surgeon—he's all fingers and thumbs. Can you sew this button on for me? I'm all fingers and thumbs.
- thefreedictionary.com
This is a verbal phrase, whereas the question asks for a noun ("an informal term for a person").
– Chappo
34 mins ago
@Chappo I did not think “an informal term for a person” meant it was limited to nouns, but I guess it would be best if OP edited question to be more specific.
– k1eran
11 mins ago
add a comment |
An idiom, that seems somewhat similar to the Russian one, is
No dad, i’m all fingers and thumbs, I'll probably end up hanging it upside down.
be all fingers and thumbs.
To be clumsy with one's hands. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Tom could never be a surgeon—he's all fingers and thumbs. Can you sew this button on for me? I'm all fingers and thumbs.
- thefreedictionary.com
An idiom, that seems somewhat similar to the Russian one, is
No dad, i’m all fingers and thumbs, I'll probably end up hanging it upside down.
be all fingers and thumbs.
To be clumsy with one's hands. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Tom could never be a surgeon—he's all fingers and thumbs. Can you sew this button on for me? I'm all fingers and thumbs.
- thefreedictionary.com
edited 7 hours ago
answered 8 hours ago
k1eran
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This is a verbal phrase, whereas the question asks for a noun ("an informal term for a person").
– Chappo
34 mins ago
@Chappo I did not think “an informal term for a person” meant it was limited to nouns, but I guess it would be best if OP edited question to be more specific.
– k1eran
11 mins ago
add a comment |
This is a verbal phrase, whereas the question asks for a noun ("an informal term for a person").
– Chappo
34 mins ago
@Chappo I did not think “an informal term for a person” meant it was limited to nouns, but I guess it would be best if OP edited question to be more specific.
– k1eran
11 mins ago
This is a verbal phrase, whereas the question asks for a noun ("an informal term for a person").
– Chappo
34 mins ago
This is a verbal phrase, whereas the question asks for a noun ("an informal term for a person").
– Chappo
34 mins ago
@Chappo I did not think “an informal term for a person” meant it was limited to nouns, but I guess it would be best if OP edited question to be more specific.
– k1eran
11 mins ago
@Chappo I did not think “an informal term for a person” meant it was limited to nouns, but I guess it would be best if OP edited question to be more specific.
– k1eran
11 mins ago
add a comment |
Butt Fumble
From UD, it means "To completely fuck-up in your profession".
Surgeon A: “I can’t believe I amputated the wrong leg of that patient."
Surgeon B: “Man, you totally butt fumbled that operation. You're probably going to get your license suspended."
This looks like a verb, whereas the question asks for a noun ("an informal term for a person"). And while UD can sometimes be useful, especially for contemporary slang, it's not necessarily authoritative.
– Chappo
38 mins ago
add a comment |
Butt Fumble
From UD, it means "To completely fuck-up in your profession".
Surgeon A: “I can’t believe I amputated the wrong leg of that patient."
Surgeon B: “Man, you totally butt fumbled that operation. You're probably going to get your license suspended."
This looks like a verb, whereas the question asks for a noun ("an informal term for a person"). And while UD can sometimes be useful, especially for contemporary slang, it's not necessarily authoritative.
– Chappo
38 mins ago
add a comment |
Butt Fumble
From UD, it means "To completely fuck-up in your profession".
Surgeon A: “I can’t believe I amputated the wrong leg of that patient."
Surgeon B: “Man, you totally butt fumbled that operation. You're probably going to get your license suspended."
Butt Fumble
From UD, it means "To completely fuck-up in your profession".
Surgeon A: “I can’t believe I amputated the wrong leg of that patient."
Surgeon B: “Man, you totally butt fumbled that operation. You're probably going to get your license suspended."
answered 2 hours ago
Eilia
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This looks like a verb, whereas the question asks for a noun ("an informal term for a person"). And while UD can sometimes be useful, especially for contemporary slang, it's not necessarily authoritative.
– Chappo
38 mins ago
add a comment |
This looks like a verb, whereas the question asks for a noun ("an informal term for a person"). And while UD can sometimes be useful, especially for contemporary slang, it's not necessarily authoritative.
– Chappo
38 mins ago
This looks like a verb, whereas the question asks for a noun ("an informal term for a person"). And while UD can sometimes be useful, especially for contemporary slang, it's not necessarily authoritative.
– Chappo
38 mins ago
This looks like a verb, whereas the question asks for a noun ("an informal term for a person"). And while UD can sometimes be useful, especially for contemporary slang, it's not necessarily authoritative.
– Chappo
38 mins ago
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Are you specifically looking for slang terms or adjectives? Clumsy could be an adjective.
– Sweet_Cherry
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@Sweet_Cherry no, I want slang specifically, preferably American.
– Happy
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