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Definition of Fumbler
1. Noun. Someone who makes mistakes because of incompetence.
Generic synonyms: Incompetent, Incompetent Person
Derivative terms: Blunder, Botch, Bumble, Bungle, Bungle, Butcherly, Fumble, Stumble
Definition of Fumbler
1. n. One who fumbles.
Definition of Fumbler
1. Noun. Agent noun of fumble; one who fumbles. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Fumbler
1. one that fumbles [n -S] - See also: fumbles
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fumbler
Literary usage of Fumbler
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Antiquary: A Magazine Devoted to the Study of the Past by Edward Walford, John Charles Cox, George Latimer Apperson (1887)
"... in a letter to Newton, but " a fumbler " in such studies, he had his modest
share in the good work. Evelyn was essentially of a scientific temperament. ..."
2. Some Account of the English Stage: From the Restoration in 1660 to 1830 by John Genest (1832)
"... she might probably play Miss Gatty—Sir fumbler is a lover of the fashions in
Queen Elizabeth's days— in the first part of the play his wife humours him ..."
3. Wit and Mirth: Or Pills to Purge Melancholy: Being a Collection of the Best by Henry Playford, Thomas D'Urfey (1719)
"SMug, rich and fantastick old fumbler was known. That Wedded a Juicy brisk Girl
of the Town; Her Face like an Angel, Fair, Plump, and a Maid, Her Lute well ..."
4. Merry Songs and Ballads, Prior to the Year 1800 by John Stephen Farmer (1897)
"Smug, rich and fantastick old fumbler was known, That Wedded a Juicy brisk Girl
of the Town; Her Face like an Angel, Fair, Plump, and a Maid, Her Lute well ..."
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