Pronunciation: /ˈbʌmbəl/
noun a clumsy or awkward movement or action
A1 I saw a bumble bee buzzing around the flowers.
A2 The bumble of the old refrigerator was getting louder.
B1 She let out a bumble of laughter at the comedian's joke.
B2 The bumble of the car engine indicated a problem that needed fixing.
C1 The bumble of the crowd grew as the concert started.
C2 The bumble of excitement in the air was palpable as the team won the championship.
verb to move or act in an awkward or confused manner
A1 The little bee bumbled from flower to flower.
A2 She bumbled through the instructions, not sure what to do next.
B1 The new employee bumbled through the presentation, but tried their best.
B2 Despite his best efforts, he still managed to bumble his way through the interview.
C1 The politician tried to bumble his way out of the scandal, but the evidence was overwhelming.
C2 She bumbled her way through the difficult negotiations, but somehow managed to come out on top.
formal The bumble bee is an important pollinator in our ecosystem.
informal I saw a cute bumble bee buzzing around the flowers.
slang I accidentally bumbled my way through the presentation.
figurative She tends to bumble through life without a clear plan.
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