Synonyms for bumble

Grammar : Verb

Spell : buhm-buh l

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbʌm bəl

Définition of bumble

Origin : "to flounder, blunder," 1530s, probably of imitative origin. Related: Bumbled; bumbler; bumbling.

verb botch

Example sentences :

In 1273 Mr. Bumble's name was spelt bon-bel, good and beautiful.
Extract from : « The Romance of Names » by Ernest Weekley

“The Bumble Bee rows Ray, but she likes her,” was the general verdict.
Extract from : « The Madcap of the School » by Angela Brazil

The Bumble says the value of school life consists in its ‘give and take’.
Extract from : « The Madcap of the School » by Angela Brazil

Bumble was not about, and I said casually that I supposed the old dog was dead.
Extract from : « Wandering Ghosts » by F. Marion Crawford

Again Mr. Bumble coughed,louder this time than he had coughed yet.
Extract from : « Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) » by Charles Dickens

I am so fond of them, Mr. Bumble, you cant think, replied the matron.
Extract from : « Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) » by Charles Dickens

Indeed, the two chairs touched; and when they did so, Mr. Bumble stopped.
Extract from : « Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) » by Charles Dickens

But not for two, maam, rejoined Mr. Bumble, in soft accents.
Extract from : « Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) » by Charles Dickens

Mr. Bumble had married Mrs. Corney, and was master of the workhouse.
Extract from : « Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) » by Charles Dickens

I meant no harm, young man, observed Mr. Bumble, majestically.
Extract from : « Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) » by Charles Dickens

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