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Definition fumble in American English

fumble verb

verb
/ˈfʌmb(ə)l/
1

to try to hold, move, or find something using your hands in a way that is not skillful or graceful

Example

She fumbled for her keys in her purse.

Example

Robert began to fumble with his buttons.

Example

He fumbled around in the dark looking for some matches.

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Example

Smith fumbled at the goal line.

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3

to say something in a way that is not skillful or effective

Example

a fumbled explanation

Example

He stood there, fumbling for words.

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Definition fumble in American English