Pronunciation: /ˈfʌmbəl/
noun a clumsy or awkward movement or action
A1 I saw him fumble with the keys before unlocking the door.
A2 She made a fumble during the presentation, but quickly recovered.
B1 The quarterback's fumble cost the team the game.
B2 The politician's fumble during the debate became a viral meme.
C1 The CEO's fumble in handling the company's crisis led to her resignation.
C2 The author's fumble in the final chapter left readers disappointed.
verb to handle or deal with something clumsily or awkwardly, especially dropping or mishandling it
A1 She fumbled with the keys trying to unlock the door.
A2 He fumbled the ball during the football game.
B1 The new employee fumbled through the presentation, but eventually found their rhythm.
B2 Despite his nerves, the musician did not fumble during the live performance.
C1 The experienced chef never fumbles in the kitchen, even under pressure.
C2 The politician fumbled his response to the controversial question, causing a stir in the media.
formal The quarterback's fumble cost the team the game.
informal I always fumble with my keys when I'm in a rush.
slang Don't fumble the ball, dude!
figurative She fumbled through her speech, unable to find the right words.
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