CEFR B1

bumble

verb

Meaning

To move or behave in a clumsy, awkward, and often noisy way.

Examples

He bumbled around the kitchen, knocking things over.
She bumbled through her presentation, forgetting her lines.

Synonyms: stumble, fumble, flounder, blunder

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bumble (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌm.bəl/

Definition

To move or behave in a clumsy, awkward, and often noisy way.

Examples

He bumbled around the kitchen, knocking things over.
She bumbled through her presentation, forgetting her lines.

How to Use bumble

bumble around (phrasal verb): To move in a clumsy or awkward way in a particular place. — "The children bumbled around the playground, laughing."
bumble through (phrasal verb): To get through a task or activity in a clumsy or awkward way. — "He managed to bumble through the meeting without making too many errors."

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