Definitions

1. verb

to drop or knock something, typically a ball, down

“He fumbled the football and it fell to the ground.”

2. verb

to handle or manage something carelessly or clumsily

“She fumbled with the lock on the door.”

3. noun

an act of dropping or knocking something, typically a ball, down

“The quarterback’s fumble gave the other team possession.”

4. noun

a clumsy or careless mistake

“Making a typo on the exam is just a fumble, it won’t affect your grade.”

5. noun

a person who is clumsy or careless

“The fumble-footed player struggled to catch the pass.”