vi to handle much; to play childishly; to turn over and over.
2. fumble ·vt to handle or manage awkwardly; to crowd or tumble together.
3. fumble ·vi to feel or grope about; to make awkward attempts to do or find something.
4. fumble ·vi to grope about in perplexity; to seek awkwardly; as, to fumble for an excuse.