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muddle
[ muhd-l ]
verb (used with object)
- to mix up in a confused or bungling manner; jumble.
Synonyms: , , , , , , , , , ,
- to cause to become mentally confused.
- to cause to become confused or stupid with or as if with an intoxicating drink.
- to make muddy or turbid, as water.
- to mix, crush, or mash (an ingredient) into a drink, especially with a muddler.
- to mix or stir (a cocktail, chocolate, etc.).
- Ceramics. to smooth (clay) by rubbing it on glass.
verb (used without object)
- to behave, proceed, or think in a confused or aimless fashion or with an air of improvisation:
Some people just muddle along, waiting for their big break.
noun
- the state or condition of being muddled, especially a confused mental state.
- a confused, disordered, or embarrassing condition; mess.
Antonyms:
verb phrase
- to achieve a certain degree of success but without much skill, polish, experience, or direction:
None of us knew much about staging a variety show, so we just had to muddle through.
muddle
/ ˈʌə /
verb
- often foll by up to mix up (objects, items, etc); jumble
- to confuse
- to make (water) muddy or turbulent
- to mix or stir (alcoholic drinks, etc)
noun
- a state of physical or mental confusion
Derived Forms
- ˈܻԲ, adjectivenoun
- ˈܻԲly, adverb
- ˈܻ, adjective
- ˈܻness, noun
- ˈܻ, adjective
Other yvlog Forms
- ܻ··Ա ܻ··Գ noun
- ܻ·Բ· adverb
- ·ܻ· noun verb (used with object) premuddled premuddling
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of muddle1
Example Sentences
Try a tarragon syrup in lemonade, some muddled tarragon in cocktails or the slight anise flavor in homemade iced tea.
It feels like there was muddled thinking from the club's owners to appoint Van Nistelrooy, based on the fact he had beaten them while he was in caretaker charge of Manchester United.
The Kentucky Derby picture got more muddled after the penultimate series of races to determine which horses will make the starting gate at Churchill Downs on May 3.
There is more at play here - muddled minds aplenty.
She said "there was a bit of a muddle" on LinkedIn.
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