fuddle
[ fuhd-l ]
verb (used with object),fud·dled, fud·dling.
to muddle or confuse: a jumble of sounds to fuddle the senses.
to make drunk; intoxicate.
verb (used without object),fud·dled, fud·dling.
to tipple.
noun
a confused state; muddle; jumble.
Origin of fuddle
1First recorded in 1580–90; origin uncertain
Other words from fuddle
- un·fud·dled, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for fuddle
fuddle
/ (ˈfʌdəl) /
verb
(tr; often passive) to cause to be confused or intoxicated
(intr) to drink excessively; tipple
noun
a muddled or confused state
Origin of fuddle
1C16: of unknown origin
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