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Definition of Foozle
1. v. t. & i. To bungle; to manage awkwardly; to treat or play unskillfully; as, to foozle a stroke in golf.
2. n. A stupid fellow; a fogy.
Definition of Foozle
1. Verb. To do something clumsily or awkwardly; to bungle. ¹
2. Noun. A fogey. ¹
3. Noun. A mistaken shot in golf ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Foozle
1. to bungle [v -ZLED, -ZLING, -ZLES] - See also: bungle
Lexicographical Neighbors of Foozle
Literary usage of Foozle
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dream of the Centuries and Other Entertainments for Parlor and Hall by George Bradford Bartlett (1889)
"Pianist plays the air of the song "Ka-foozle-utn " once through for the dance.
... All the freaks join in a spirited chorus, KA-foozle-UM posing meantime ..."
2. Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour by Robert Smith Surtees (1903)
"Robert was the hope of the house of foozle; and it was fortunate his parents were
satisfied with him, for few other people were. ..."
3. Baker's Darkey Plays: A Collection of Short, Humorous Plays in Black Face by Frank E. Hiland, George H. Coes, E. Bowers, Walter H. Baker & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (1903)
"foozle. Don't attempt to fly or you certainly will tumble. ... foozle, My head
is large enough now, sir. What can I do for you ? Let me see. ..."
4. London Society (1879)
"Manufacturers shook their heads at the bare mention of them; while the agents of
CW & F. foozle & Co. looked at the bill of lading, and once spake to their ..."
5. The British and Foreign Medico-chirurgical Review, Or, Quarterly Journal of (1858)
"The subject has had more light thrown upon it by the investigation of what are
called " foozle oils," than from any other source. ..."
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