Definitions

1. verb

to move clumsily or unsteadily

“She fummling down the stairs, almost falling.”

2. verb

to make a clumsy or awkward attempt

“He tried to fummling a knot in the rope, but ended up making it worse.”

3. noun

a clumsy or awkward movement or action

“Her fummling as she walked into the room was noticeable.”