What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fumbled
Example
He fumbled the ball and lost the game for his team. [fumbled: verb]
Example
She fumbled with the keys, trying to unlock the door. [fumbled: verb]
Example
The politician fumbled his speech and lost the support of the audience. [fumbled: verb]
flub
Example
I flubbed my lines during the play and had to start over. [flubbed: verb]
Example
He flubbed the shot and missed the basket. [flubbed: verb]
Example
The company flubbed the product launch and lost sales. [flubbed: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fumbled is more commonly used than flub in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between fumbled and flub?
Fumbled is more formal than flub, which is a more informal term that is often used in a humorous or playful context.
