fummeln

German (Berlin)

/藞f蕣m蓹ln/

verb-weak
Definitions
  • to fumble idly touch or nervously handle
  • to fiddle adjust in order to cover a basic flaw
  • (colloquial) to make out engage in sexual activities

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *pal- (shake, swing, touch, feel).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*pal-

Gloss

shake, swing, touch, feel

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji
馃

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