clutchy adjective 1forms 2phrases 1 adjective1 •Tending to clutch; clingy or grabby.It is unavoidable that culture and biology dance together, sometimes in a graceful and seamless tango and at other times a clutchy foxtrot, stepping on each other's toes. — 2016 formsmore clutchy · most clutchy Phrases with clutchy pearl-clutchyPrim, prudish, or easily offended.