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bumble

/ˈbʌmbəl/

Meanings
  • Verb

    Make a lot of noise or moves in a clumsy or ineffective way

  • Noun

    A large, clumsy bee


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈbʌmbəl/



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  2. /ˈbʌmbəl/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with bumble
tumble , rumble , mumble , grumble
Variants
List of all variants of bumble that leads to same result
bumble , bumbled , bumbles , bumbling , bumbler , bumblers , bumblingly , bumble bee , bumble bees , bumblebee , bumblebees
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to tumble' or 'to bumble along'. The word may be related to Old English bumbelen, meaning 'to buzz'.


Trivia
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  1. The 'bumblebee' is not actually able to fly according to its body size and weight, but it manages to fly by vibrating its wings rapidly.

  2. The word 'bumble' has been used in various forms of media, including books, movies, and television shows


Related Concepts
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  1. Clumsiness: The state or quality of being clumsy or uncoordinated

  2. Bee: An insect that is known for its role in pollination


Culture
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In literature, 'bumble' is often used to describe a clumsy or ineffective character. In art, there are several depictions of the 'bumblebee', which is larger and less agile than other bees, but still able to fly and pollinate.

How to Memorize "bumble"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person or an animal moving clumsily and making a lot of noise

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bumble' with the idea of clumsiness or ineffectiveness

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Bumbles Bee Bumbles Bee' to remember the word


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