stumblebum


stum·ble·bum

noun \ˈstəm-bəl-ˌbəm\

Definition of STUMBLEBUM

: a clumsy or inept person; especially : an inept boxer

Examples of STUMBLEBUM

  1. His political opponents have portrayed him as an inept stumblebum.

First Known Use of STUMBLEBUM

1932

Other Combat Sports Terms

foil, riposte, welter

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