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Meaning of fumbling
The primary meaning of "fumbling" is to handle something clumsily or inefficiently.
Etymology of fumbling
The word "fumbling" originated in the mid-16th century, derived from the verb "fumble", which is likely imitative of the action of clumsy or unskilled handling
Historically, "fumble" was first used to describe the act of handling something clumsily, and over time, "fumbling" emerged as a present participle form of the verb, used to describe the ongoing action of clumsy or inefficient handling
Synonyms
stumbling
blundering
bumbling
fiddling
groping
faltering
hesitating
staggering
tottering
stumbling
lurching
careening
crashing
collapsing
tumbling
tripping
slipping
sliding
struggling
flailing
threshing
foundering
muffing
botching
muddling
floundering
snafuing
goofing
erring
straying
misstepping
mistreating
mismanaging
Definitions
- To handle something clumsily or inefficiently, typically because of nervousness or lack of skill
- * To search for something awkwardly or uncertainly, often using the hands
Usage Examples
- She was fumbling with the lock, trying to find the right key
- * He was fumbling with the words, trying to express his feelings
- * The team was fumbling on the field, making mistake after mistake