butterfingered

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Daniel Powers, meanwhile, is admirably nimble as the butterfingered waiter in the witty restaurant number “A Romantic Atmosphere,” and David Schlumpf conveys expert exasperation as the overbearing maitre’ d.

From Washington Post • Mar. 11, 2022

The New York City Police Department has come to the rescue of yet another butterfingered couple.

From Fox News • Jan. 7, 2019

A few minutes later, the Bears punted and a butterfingered Jet fumbled it; a few plays later, the Bears scored another touchdown.

From New York Times • Sep. 23, 2014

Mark Schwarzer, who was really good until even the slightest suggestion he might become an goalkeeper turned him into a butterfingered, cartwheeling maniac, looks like he might have decided it's best to stay at Fulham.

From The Guardian • Sep. 27, 2010

Jerry is a butterfingered magician who has all he can do to pull the rabbit out of a hat.

From Time Magazine Archive