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fumf.

Synonym of fumfer (“to speak awkwardly or evasively; to fiddle or fumble”).

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. Synonym of fumfer (“to speak awkwardly or evasively; to fiddle or fumble”).

    rare
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Yiddish פֿאָנפֿען (fonfen, “to speak with a nasal twang, to mumble”). Compare fumfer.

noun
  1. The sound of rushing air or a dull impact.

    onomatopoeic
Where this word comes from

Onomatopoeic.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.