English · Phrasal verb Attested

bumble along

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To move slowly or awkwardly along one's way.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Di chuyển chậm hoặc vụng về

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To live one's life or continue in a course of action without a plan, goal, or guiding principle; to muddle along.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sống mà không có kế hoạch hoặc nguyên tắc hướng dẫn

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “bumble along” mean?

To move slowly or awkwardly along one's way.

Is “bumble along” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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