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Bumble: meaning, definitions and examples

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bumble

 

[ หˆbสŒmbl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

moving clumsily

To bumble means to move or act in a clumsy or awkward manner, often making mistakes as one goes along. It can imply that someone is lacking confidence or skill in what they are doing. When someone bumbles, they might fumble their words or actions, leading to an unintentional comedic effect. This term often suggests a lightness or playfulness in one's blunders.

Synonyms

blunder, botch, fumble

Examples of usage

  • He bumbled through his speech.
  • She bumbled her way through the dance.
  • The puppy bumbled around the room.
  • They bumbled while trying to fix the car.
Context #2 | Noun

a mistake

As a noun, 'bumble' refers to a blunder or a mistake that often happens due to clumsiness or incompetence. It can describe an embarrassing situation where someone has mishandled a task or conversation. This usage highlights the humorous aspect of making errors, portraying the act as an innocent mishap rather than a serious failure.

Synonyms

blunder, error, mistake

Examples of usage

  • I made a bumble during the presentation.
  • His bumbles are often forgiven because he tries hard.
  • The team had a bumble that cost them the game.
  • The bumble in the plan led to confusion.

Translations

Translations of the word "bumble" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zumbido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคจเค—เฅเคจเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช summen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berdesir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒะดั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brzฤ™czenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒณใƒ–ใƒณใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bourdonnement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zumbar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vฤฑzฤฑldamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›…์›…๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทู†ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bzuฤet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bzuฤaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—กๅ—กๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brenฤati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bumbla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆาฑะฑั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒฃแƒฌแƒฃแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤฑzฤฑltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ zumbar

Etymology

The word 'bumble' has its origins in the early 15th century, derived from the Middle English word 'bumblen' which means to 'move clumsily or awkwardly'. This is believed to be imitative of the sound of something heavy or awkwardly placed. The evolution of this term reflects the human experience of making errors or moving ineptly, reminiscent of the erratic flight patterns of bumblebees. The word has retained a lighthearted connotation over the centuries, often associated with endearing clumsiness and innocence in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,469 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.