Fumbler: meaning, definitions and examples

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fumbler

[ ˈfʌmblər ]

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in sports

A fumbler is a player who frequently drops or mishandles the ball, especially in crucial moments of the game.

Synonyms

butterfingers, dropper, mishandler

Examples of usage

The quarterback was known for being a fumbler under pressure.
The team struggled to win games due to the fumbler in their lineup.

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informal

In informal usage, a fumbler refers to someone who is clumsy or awkward in their movements or actions.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

She's such a fumbler, always tripping over her own feet.
Don't be a fumbler with those fragile items.

Translations

Translations of the word "fumbler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desajeitado

🇮🇳 अनाड़ी

🇩🇪 Tollpatsch

🇮🇩 ceroboh

🇺🇦 незграбний

🇵🇱 niezdara

🇯🇵 不器用な人 (fukiyō na hito)

🇫🇷 maladroit

🇪🇸 torpe

🇹🇷 beceriksiz

🇰🇷 서툰 사람 (seotun saram)

🇸🇦 خرقاء (kharqā')

🇨🇿 nešika

🇸🇰 nešika

🇨🇳 笨拙的人 (bènzhuō de rén)

🇸🇮 neroda

🇮🇸 klaufabárður

🇰🇿 шорқақ

🇬🇪 უუნარო (uunaro)

🇦🇿 bacarıqsız

🇲🇽 torpe

Word origin

The word 'fumbler' originated from the verb 'fumble,' which dates back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old English word 'fumol,' meaning 'to feel or grope about.' Over time, 'fumble' evolved to encompass the idea of clumsiness or awkwardness in handling objects or performing tasks. The noun 'fumbler' emerged to describe individuals who exhibit this behavior, whether in sports or everyday activities.