Fumbling Definition & Meaning

fumbling
adjective
  1. showing lack of skill or aptitude; "a bungling workman"; "did a clumsy job"; "his fumbling attempt to put up a shelf"

"Fumbling" in song lyrics

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  • "Getting lost in this record biz and I'm fumbling"
    Pigeon John — Deception
  • "On some humble mumbling, pass the words, fumbling"
    P.O.S. — Been Afraid
  • "Is calculated movements no time for fumbling"
    Souls Of Mischief — Sup Doder (What's the Re?)

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