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bumble

verb

  1. to speak or move in a confused way
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌmbəl/ / /ˈbʊmbəl/

noun

Etymology: * Verb: Frequentative of boom and/or bum, equivalent to bum + -le. * Noun: From the verb.

  1. A bumblebee.
  2. A Eurasian bittern.

verb

Etymology: * Verb: Frequentative of boom and/or bum, equivalent to bum + -le. * Noun: From the verb.

  1. To boom, as a Eurasian bittern.
  2. To buzz or bum.
  3. To speak in a rambling, incoherent, or indistinct manner, especially at tedious length.
  4. To grumble at; to blame.