"Fume" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To fume means to smoke a lot of cigars or cigarettes, especially to the point of annoyance. It can also mean to be overcome with sudden anger or indignation, often expressing this emotion through loud or indignant talking. In a more general sense, to fume means to be filled with a strong emotion, such as rage, resentment, or frustration, often accompanied by a sense of turmoil or inner turmoil.
Usage Examples: Fume
To fumble means to handle or manipulate something clumsily, often causing mistakes or problems. It can also describe someone who is awkward or unsure of themselves in a situation. For example, "I fumbled with the keys and eventually had to ask for help getting into the car."
Fumbling refers to the act of handling or manipulating something clumsily or ineptly, often resulting in confusion, mistakes, or accidents. It can also describe someone who is unaware of what they are doing or is making an effort to do something but is not doing it skillfully.