verb
fumfer
Fumfer (verb) means to speak awkwardly or evasively; to dither, waffle.
verb
1
To speak awkwardly or evasively; to dither, waffle.
2
To fiddle or fumble.
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Etymology
From Yiddish פֿאָנפֿען (fonfen, “to speak with a nasal twang, to mumble”) + -er (frequentative suffix). First attested in 1954. Compare fumf.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of fumfer?
"fumfer" (verb) means to speak awkwardly or evasively; to dither, waffle.
What are the different meanings of fumfer?
"fumfer" has 2 main meanings: 1. To speak awkwardly or evasively; to dither, waffle; 2. To fiddle or fumble.