Fumbler: meaning, definitions and examples

This term is used when someone clumsily and unsuccessfully handles something, often missing or making a mistake. It can refer to situations beyond physical clumsiness, like making errors in general tasks.

• Jack is such a fumbler; he always drops the ball during games
• Mary fumbled her lines during the presentation

This is a more neutral term for someone who simply drops things. It's less commonly used than the other terms and is straightforward in describing the action without any additional connotation.

• As a dropper, Ken needs to be careful on his new job as a waiter
• Maria has always been a dropper; she can't hold onto anything!

This term suggests a broader range of ineptitude, not just limited to dropping things but generally handling situations, objects, or tasks poorly. It often carries a negative connotation.

• Due to the mishandler's actions, the project got delayed
• She's known to be a mishandler of delicate equipment, which makes trust difficult

This is a colloquial, often light-hearted term for someone who frequently drops things they are trying to hold. It is most often used in informal settings.

• Oops, there goes my phone again
• Call me Butterfingers
• Every time she tries to cook, her butterfingers strike, and something falls