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Definition fumble in British 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 skilful or graceful

Example

She fumbled for her keys in her bag.

Example

Robert began to fumble with his buttons.

Example

He fumbled around in the dark looking for some matches.

Synonyms and related words
catch catch at claw
2

to drop a ball

Example

Smith fumbled at the goal line.

Synonyms and related words
blank block bully off
3

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

Example

a fumbled explanation

Example

He stood there, fumbling for words.

Synonyms and related words
mess up blunder slip up
Definition fumble in British English