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running with it transitive verb 1 : to bring about by clumsy manipulation 2 a : to feel or handle clumsily b : to deal with in a blundering way : BUNGLE 3 : to make (one’s way) in a clumsy manner 4 a : MISPLAY 〈fumble a grounder〉 b : to lose hold of (a football) while handling or running — fum•bler \-b(ə-)lər\ noun — fum•bling•ly \-b(ə-)liŋ-lē\ adverb 2fumble noun (1634) 1 : an act or instance of fumbling 2 : a fumbled ball