bumbling (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 bumbling
- 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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