Synonyms for

Bumble

Verb / ˈbʌmbʌl / Another word for bumble — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To move or act in a clumsy or awkward way.

Synonyms & similar words

muckup foulup bungle stutter bollixup fluff muff bollocks botch stumble messup spoil ballup bollocksup falter bodge blow mishandle botchup stammer louseup fumble flub bobble fuckup stumble fumble blunder flounder bungle botch muddle lurch struggle plod shuffle trudge waddle wobble totter stagger lumber awkwardly clumsily ineptly

Example sentences

  1. He bumbled around the kitchen, knocking over pots and pans.
  2. She bumbled her way through the dance, stepping on her partner's toes.
  3. The politician bumbled his answer to the reporter's question.
  4. The puppy bumbled around the yard, chasing its tail.
  5. I bumbled my way through the maze, taking wrong turns at every corner.

Quotes

  • "I bumbled my way through life, never quite sure where I was going or what I was doing." - Unknown
  • "I always feel like I'm bumbling my way through conversations with strangers." - Emma Stone
  • "Life is a lot less stressful when you accept that you're going to bumble your way through it." - Unknown

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