Clutch

The ability to perform well on a certain activity at a particular moment, despite external pressures, influences or distractions.

Carly was clutch when she pulled off a perfect grade on her biochem exam, despite having March Madness going on for weeks prior.

One of Michael Jordan's reasons for being the GOAT is due to clutch shooting in a do-or-die situation.

by floja October 23, 2011

Clutch

On manual transmissions, the clutch is a mechanical device--operated by the clutch pedal--that engages and disengages the engine from the transmission so that you can change gears, idle without moving, etc. It generally consists of a clutch disc, a pressure plate, and a flywheel.

Dennis pushed in the clutch pedal as he shifted from third to fourth gear.

by DejaVuMan January 2, 2018

Clutch

Clutch; - Perfect, Exactly what is needed, (also used like "score" or "awesome", as an exclamation.)

ie; "Thank god there is a gas station right there, were almost on empty bro"

"Clutch!"

ie; "Dude I just found $30 in my pocket! Hella clutch!"

by JustinOBuchanan March 21, 2014

clutch

Exactly what you need, exactly when you need it.

"The other day I was really hungry but thought I had no money on me. Then I found five dollars in my jacket pocket--that was clutch."

by FtG January 10, 2006

clutch

to perform under pressure

In the last few seconds of a close game, only a player with clutch can lead the team to victory.

by CPD September 28, 2003

clutch

coming in handy, just what was needed, essential or sweet

Mike: Good thing we packed the umbrella b4 we left
Cory: Yeah def dude, it came clutch

by P Meister August 10, 2004

Clutch

n.
the crucial moment that comes between winning and losing

adj.
being able to perform under extreme pressure

Kobe can only sink 3's in the clutch

(Derived from the clutch mechanism in a manual car, where perfect timing can mean the difference between a launch and a stall)

by Hav February 27, 2004