Outfumble

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To surpass in fumbling. transitive

    "She waited patiently as the group members tried to outfumble one another in paying for the drinks. Finally, Jeffrey spilled some coins onto her tray."

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"She waited patiently as the group members tried to outfumble one another in paying for the drinks. Finally, Jeffrey spilled some coins onto her tray."

Etymology

From out- + fumble.

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