ALL meanings of clutchy
clutch
C c - adjective clutchy (of a person) tending to cling 3
- verb with object clutchy to seize with or as with the hands or claws; snatch: The bird swooped down and clutched its prey with its claws. 1
- verb with object clutchy to grip or hold tightly or firmly: She clutched the child's hand as they crossed the street. 1
- verb with object clutchy Slang. to spellbind; grip a person's emotions, attention, or interest: Garbo movies really clutch me. 1
- verb without object clutchy to try to seize or grasp (usually followed by at): He clutched at the fleeing child. She clutched at the opportunity. 1
- verb without object clutchy Slang. to become tense with fright; panic (sometimes followed by up): I clutched up on the math exam. 1
- verb without object clutchy to operate the clutch in a vehicle. 1
- noun clutchy the hand, claw, etc., when grasping. 1
- noun clutchy Usually, clutches. power of disposal or control; mastery: She fell into the clutches of the enemy. 1
- noun clutchy the act of clutching; a snatch or grasp. 1
- noun clutchy a tight grip or hold. 1
- noun clutchy a device for gripping something. 1
- noun clutchy Automotive, Machinery. a mechanism for readily engaging or disengaging a shaft with or from another shaft or rotating part. Compare coupling (def 2a). a control, as a pedal, for operating this mechanism. 1
- noun clutchy Sports. an extremely important or crucial moment of a game: He was famous for his coolness in pitching in the clutch. 1
- noun clutchy any critical position or situation; emergency: She kept complete control in the clutch. 1
- noun clutchy Also called clutch bag, clutch purse. a woman's small purse that can be carried in the hand and usually has no handle or strap. 1
- adjective clutchy done or accomplished in a critical situation: a clutch shot that won the basketball game. 1
- adjective clutchy dependable in crucial situations: a clutch player. 1
- adjective clutchy (of a coat) without fasteners; held closed in front by one's hand or arm. 1