fumble — to use your hands awkwardly when trying to hold, move, or find something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to use your hands awkwardly when trying to hold, move, or find something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfʌmbəl/
Korean meaning: 서투르게 더듬거리다, 손으로 헤매다
Korean pronunciation: **펌**블
Example Sentences
- The spy fumbled for his secret weapon but accidentally pulled out his grocery list instead.
- She always fumbles with her phone when her crush calls.
- The students fumbled through their excuses when caught cheating.
fumble
VERB//ˈfʌmbəl//
to use your hands awkwardly when trying to hold, move, or find something
A nervous waiter fumbles with plates in the busy kitchen
Fumble with pride, then tumble down humble!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old Norse/Germanic roots. Related to the Old Norse 'fumla' meaning to grope or handle clumsily, with possible connection to words meaning 'to feel about' in Germanic languages.
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📝Examples
“The spy fumbled for his secret weapon but accidentally pulled out his grocery list instead.”
“She always fumbles with her phone when her crush calls.”
“The students fumbled through their excuses when caught cheating.”
“Don't fumble this opportunity - it might not come again.”
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