bumbler

1 of 2

noun (1)

bum·​bler ˈbəm-b(ə-)lər How to pronounce bumbler (audio)
ˈbu̇m-;
ˈbə-m(ə-)lər
ˈbu̇-
plural -s
Synonyms of bumblernext
dialectal

bumbler

2 of 2

noun (2)

bum·​bler ˈbəm-b(ə-)lər How to pronounce bumbler (audio)
plural -s
: one that bumbles : blunderer, bungler

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

bumble entry 1 + -er

Noun (2)

bumble entry 2 + -er

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“Bumbler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bumbler. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

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