Fumble
Pronunciation: /ˈfʌmbəl/
Fumble (verb)
- to handle something in a clumsy or awkward way, often dropping it.
- to speak in a confused or unclear way, often making mistakes.
Examples
- She fumbled with the keys in the dark.
- He fumbled the ball during the game.
Common collocations: fumble with keys, fumble the ball, fumble around, fumble through speech, fumble for words
Fumble (noun)
- an act of handling something clumsily, often resulting in a mistake.
Examples
- The fumble cost them the game.
- A fumble in the kitchen led to a broken plate.