Definition of fumble

• v. i. - To feel or grope about; to make awkward attempts to do or find something.
• v. i. - To grope about in perplexity; to seek awkwardly; as, to fumble for an excuse.
• v. i. - To handle much; to play childishly; to turn over and over.
• v. t. - To handle or manage awkwardly; to crowd or tumble together.