verb
- to handle something clumsily or awkwardly
- to search for something awkwardly with the hands
- to drop or lose control of a ball while handling it
Usage: sports
noun
- an act of fumbling or handling something clumsily
- the act of dropping or losing control of a ball
Usage: sports
Examples
- She fumbled with the keys in the dark.
- He fumbled around in his pocket for his wallet.
- The quarterback fumbled the ball on the five-yard line.
- I fumbled for words when asked about my plans.
- The receiver’s fumble cost the team the game.
- His fumble with the presentation slides was embarrassing.
- Don’t fumble this opportunity to make a good impression.
- She fumbled through her purse looking for her phone.