Meaning of the word bumble in English

What does bumble mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bumble

US /ˈbʌm.bəl/

UK /ˈbʌm.bəl/

move or act in an awkward or confused manner

Example:

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He tends to bumble around the kitchen, making a mess.

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The new intern would often bumble through his presentations.

Synonym:

stumble fumble muddle blunder flounder

a large hairy social bee

Example:

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A fat bumble flew past my ear.

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The garden was full of buzzing bumbles.

Synonym:

bumblebee