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hobbledehoy
noun
[ ˈhɒb(ə)ldɪˌhɔɪ ]
• a clumsy or awkward youth.
hobbledehoy
adjective
• awkward or clumsy.
• "his hobbledehoy hands"
Origin:
mid 16th century: of unknown origin.