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bumbling
UK
/ˈbʌm.blɪŋ/
US
/ˈbʌm.lɪŋ/
Translations
more bumbling
Comp.
most bumbling
Super.
UK
/ˈbʌm.blɪŋ/
US
/ˈbʌm.lɪŋ/
The bumbling waiter dropped the tray of drinks, causing a commotion in the restaurant.
Le serveur maladroit a fait tomber le plateau de boissons, provoquant une agitation dans le restaurant.
Additional translations
bumblings
pl
UK
/ˈbʌm.blɪŋ/
US
/ˈbʌm.blɪŋ/
Used chiefly as an uncountable noun meaning clumsy or inept behaviour.
Their constant bumbling cost the team the victory.
Leur maladresse constante a coûté la victoire à l’équipe.
Additional translations
bumbling
Gerund
bumbled
Past Simple
bumbled
Past Participle
bumbling
Gerund
UK
/ˈbʌm.bəl/
US
/ˈbʌm.bəl/
She bumbled through her speech, forgetting her lines and losing her place.
Elle a bafouillé pendant son discours, oubliant son texte et perdant le fil.
Bees bumbled among the blossoms, filling the garden with a lazy drone.
Les abeilles bourdonnaient parmi les fleurs, remplissant le jardin d'un léger bourdonnement.
He bumbled around the room, knocking over chairs and tripping on the carpet.
Il a agi maladroitement dans la pièce, renversant des chaises et trébuchant sur le tapis.
Additional translations
bumbling
Used of the present participle 'bumbling' functioning as an adjective (e.g., 'a bumbling detective').
The bumbling burglar left fingerprints everywhere.
Le cambrioleur maladroit a laissé des empreintes partout.
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Definitions
The bumbling waiter dropped the tray of drinks, causing a commotion in the restaurant.
Their constant bumbling cost the team the victory.
He bumbled around the room, knocking over chairs and tripping on the carpet.
She bumbled through her speech, forgetting her lines and losing her place.
Bees bumbled among the blossoms, filling the garden with a lazy drone.
The bumbling burglar left fingerprints everywhere.