"Clank" is a word to describe an awkward situation.
As a noun, it can be used as a word for "awkward situation(s)"
"I'm not going to the party, I would clank up a storm."
*in this case, the speaker doesn't want go go to the party because they believe
they'd make it awkward*
"What's with all that clank, man?"
*could be used after friend has an embarrassing conversation with a girl he likes?