fumble

• Substantiv, das eine ungeschickte Handlung oder einen Fehler bezeichnet, oft verursacht durch Nervosität oder mangelnde Koordination, bei der etwas fallen gelassen oder unsicher gehandhabt wird.

A noun referring to an act of using the hands clumsily or dropping something, often due to nervousness or lack of coordination.

1. Clumsy handlingB2informal

   An act of handling something clumsily or nervously, often resulting in dropping it.

   Unbeholfenes Hantieren

   • He made a fumble with the keys and dropped them.
   • Her fumble with the coffee cup caused a spill.
   • The magician's fumble ruined the trick.

   Synonymeblunderbotchbungledropflubfumbling

2. Dropping the ballB2formalamericansport

   In sports, especially American football, the act of losing possession of the ball by dropping it or mishandling it.

   Ballverlust

   • The quarterback's fumble cost the team the game.
   • The referee called a fumble after the tackle.
   • He recovered his own fumble before the defense could.

   Synonymebutterfingersdropmuff

   Antonymecatchgraspholdsecure

• Etwas ungeschickt oder nervös anfassen, greifen oder suchen, sodass es oft herunterfällt oder der Griff verloren geht; auch allgemein ungeschickt hantieren.

A verb used to indicate the act of handling something clumsily or nervously, often resulting in dropping or losing grip.

1. Handle clumsilyB1formal

   To use the hands clumsily or awkwardly, often dropping or mishandling something.

   Ungeschickt hantieren

   • He fumbled with the keys while trying to unlock the door.
   • She fumbled the ball during the game.
   • The waiter fumbled the tray, spilling drinks everywhere.

   Synonymebotchbungleflubmanglemishandle

   Antonymeclutchgraspgriphandle

2. Speak hesitantlyB2formal

   To speak in a confused or hesitant way, often searching for words.

   Stammeln

   • He fumbled for an answer during the interview.
   • She fumbled through her speech, forgetting key points.
   • The politician fumbled when asked about the scandal.

   Synonymefalterflounderhesitatestammerstumblestutter

   Antonymearticulateenunciate

3. Search awkwardlyB1informal

   To search for something in a clumsy or uncertain manner.

   Ungeschickt suchen

   • He fumbled in his pocket for a coin.
   • She fumbled around in the dark for the light switch.
   • They fumbled through the drawer looking for the manual.

   Synonymefloundergropescrabble