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bumbling

The correct spelling is bumbling.

How to pronounce bumbling

verb

Say it like: Bum-bli-ng

The correct spelling is bumbling. To act in an inept, clumsy or inexpert manner; to make mistakes. For example: "Spiders build webs and wait for insects to bumble into them."

Usage Examples

Spiders build webs and wait for insects to bumble into them.

a bumbling fool

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To act in an inept, clumsy or inexpert manner; to make mistakes.
  2. 2.To boom, as a bittern; to buzz, as a fly.

noun

  1. 1.The act of one who bumbles; a mistake or error, especially through clumsiness.

adjective

  1. 1.Acting in a confused or ineffectual way; incompetent; showing little or no skill.

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