fumble (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈfʌm.bəl/
Definition
To drop or seize something clumsily or awkwardly.
Examples
He fumbled with his keys, trying to unlock the door in the dark.
The receiver fumbled the pass, and the other team recovered the ball.
She fumbled her way through the explanation, unable to find the right words.
How to Use fumble
- fumble with (prepositional phrase)
- To handle something awkwardly or clumsily. — "She fumbled with the small buttons on her shirt."
- fumble for (prepositional phrase)
- To search for something in a clumsy or awkward way. — "He fumbled for his wallet in his back pocket."
- fumble the ball (collocation)
- In sports, to drop the ball unintentionally. — "The player fumbled the ball near the goal line."
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