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bumble
1[ buhm-buhl ]
verb (used without object)
- to bungle or blunder awkwardly; muddle:
He somehow bumbled through two years of college.
- to stumble or stagger.
- to speak in a low, stuttering, halting manner; mumble.
verb (used with object)
- to do (something) clumsily; botch.
noun
- an awkward blunder.
bumble
2[ buhm-buhl ]
verb (used without object)
- to make a buzzing, humming sound, as a bee.
bumble
1/ ˈbʌmbəl /
verb
- intr to make a humming sound
bumble
2/ ˈbʌmbəl /
verb
- to speak or do in a clumsy, muddled, or inefficient way
he bumbled his way through his speech
- intr to proceed unsteadily; stumble
noun
- a blunder or botch
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Derived Forms
- ˈbumbler, noun
- ˈbumbling, nounadjective
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Other Words From
- bumbler noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bumble2
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bumble1
Origin of bumble2
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Example Sentences
Then he began to show me his drawings for the book that would become his last, Bumble-Ardy.
He fixed his eyes on Mrs. Corney as he said this; and if ever a beadle looked tender, Mr. Bumble was that beadle at that moment.
But dont you think out-of-door relief a very bad thing any way, Mr. Bumble?
Very nice animals, maam, replied Mr. Bumble, approvingly; so very domestic.
Mr. Bumble made no reply, but in a slow and dignified manner put his arm round the matrons waist.
Mr. Bumble tasted the medicine with a doubtful look; smacked his lips, took another taste, and put the cup down empty.
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