Definition of Fumbler

1. Noun. Someone who makes mistakes because of incompetence.


Definition of Fumbler

1. n. One who fumbles.

Definition of Fumbler

1. Noun. Agent noun of fumble; one who fumbles. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Fumbler

1. one that fumbles [n -S] - See also: fumbles

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fumbler

fumaric acidemia
fumaric aminase
fumaric hydrogenase
fumarine
fumarole
fumaroles
fumarolic
fumaronitrile
fumarprotocetraric acid
fumarylacetoacetate
fumatories
fumatory
fumble
fumbled
fumblefingers
fumbler (current term)
fumblers
fumbles
fumblest
fumbleth
fumbling
fumblingly
fumblings
fume
fume cupboard
fume hood
fumed
fumed oak
fumehood
fumeless

Literary usage of Fumbler

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Antiquary: A Magazine Devoted to the Study of the Past by Edward Walford, John Charles Cox, George Latimer Apperson (1887)
"... in a letter to Newton, but " a fumbler " in such studies, he had his modest share in the good work. Evelyn was essentially of a scientific temperament. ..."

2. Some Account of the English Stage: From the Restoration in 1660 to 1830 by John Genest (1832)
"... she might probably play Miss Gatty—Sir fumbler is a lover of the fashions in Queen Elizabeth's days— in the first part of the play his wife humours him ..."

3. Wit and Mirth: Or Pills to Purge Melancholy: Being a Collection of the Best by Henry Playford, Thomas D'Urfey (1719)
"SMug, rich and fantastick old fumbler was known. That Wedded a Juicy brisk Girl of the Town; Her Face like an Angel, Fair, Plump, and a Maid, Her Lute well ..."

4. Merry Songs and Ballads, Prior to the Year 1800 by John Stephen Farmer (1897)
"Smug, rich and fantastick old fumbler was known, That Wedded a Juicy brisk Girl of the Town; Her Face like an Angel, Fair, Plump, and a Maid, Her Lute well ..."

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