Definition & Meaning of "fumble"

to fumble

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

feel about uncertainly or blindly

to handle or grip something clumsily or ineffectively

make one's way clumsily or blindly

drop or juggle or fail to play cleanly a grounder

Fumble

an act of dropping or failing to catch the ball properly

fumble

fumbler

fumbling

adj

fumbling

adj

Example

The quarterback fumbled the snap and lost the ball.

He fumbled the ball while attempting a lateral during the high-pressure play.

She fumbled in her purse for her door key to unlock the front door.

He fumbled during the carry and the defense recovered the ball.

She fumbles with the keys, struggling to unlock the door.

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