How Do You Spell FUMBLES?

Pronunciation: [fˈʌmbə͡lz] (IPA)

The word "fumbles" is spelled with six letters: F-U-M-B-L-E-S. In phonetic transcription, it is written as /ˈfʌmbəlz/. This word is a verb that means to handle or hold something clumsily, often resulting in dropping it. The "f" sound is pronounced with the lips pressed against the upper teeth, followed by the short "u" sound. The "m" and "b" are pronounced together with a slight pause in between. The final syllable has a schwa sound ("uh") followed by the "l" and "z" sounds.

FUMBLES Meaning and Definition

  1. Fumbles is a verb that refers to the act of mishandling or dropping an object, typically a ball or other slippery item, often due to a lack of coordination or control. This term is predominantly used in sports, especially football, where it describes when a player accidentally loses possession of the ball during a play. A fumble occurs when a player fails to maintain a secure grip on the ball, causing it to fall to the ground, allowing the opposing team an opportunity to gain possession. In this context, fumbling is considered a mistake and can lead to significant consequences, such as turnover of possession or loss of yardage.

    Outside of sports, fumbles can also describe clumsy or awkward handling of objects or situations in general. It indicates a lack of dexterity, coordination, or control, leading to mistakes or accidents. For instance, one might fumble while trying to catch a falling object or while trying to unlock a door with slippery hands. In this sense, fumbles can be seen as an action that reflects a temporary lapse in skill or focus.

    Overall, fumbles commonly describe both the literal dropping of a ball in sports and the accidental mishandling or bungling of objects or actions in general.

Common Misspellings for FUMBLES

Etymology of FUMBLES

The word "fumbles" originated from Middle English "fomelen" or "fomblen", which meant "to grope blindly" or "to handle clumsily". This term was derived from Old English "fumol" (also spelled "fumbol"), which referred to a large hand or paw. Over time, "fumbles" came to describe the act of handling or manipulating something clumsily, often resulting in a dropped object or a mistake.

Similar spelling words for FUMBLES

Conjugate verb Fumbles

CONDITIONAL

I would fumble
we would fumble
you would fumble
he/she/it would fumble
they would fumble

FUTURE

I will fumble
we will fumble
you will fumble
he/she/it will fumble
they will fumble

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have fumbled
we will have fumbled
you will have fumbled
he/she/it will have fumbled
they will have fumbled

PAST

I fumbled
we fumbled
you fumbled
he/she/it fumbled
they fumbled

PAST PERFECT

I had fumbled
we had fumbled
you had fumbled
he/she/it had fumbled
they had fumbled

PRESENT

I fumble
we fumble
you fumble
he/she/it fumbles
they fumble

PRESENT PERFECT

I have fumbled
we have fumbled
you have fumbled
he/she/it has fumbled
they have fumbled
I am fumbling
we are fumbling
you are fumbling
he/she/it is fumbling
they are fumbling
I was fumbling
we were fumbling
you were fumbling
he/she/it was fumbling
they were fumbling
I will be fumbling
we will be fumbling
you will be fumbling
he/she/it will be fumbling
they will be fumbling
I have been fumbling
we have been fumbling
you have been fumbling
he/she/it has been fumbling
they have been fumbling
I had been fumbling
we had been fumbling
you had been fumbling
he/she/it had been fumbling
they had been fumbling
I will have been fumbling
we will have been fumbling
you will have been fumbling
he/she/it will have been fumbling
they will have been fumbling
I would have fumbled
we would have fumbled
you would have fumbled
he/she/it would have fumbled
they would have fumbled
I would be fumbling
we would be fumbling
you would be fumbling
he/she/it would be fumbling
they would be fumbling
I would have been fumbling
we would have been fumbling
you would have been fumbling
he/she/it would have been fumbling
they would have been fumbling

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