fuddle

[ fuhd-l ]
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verb (used with object),fud·dled, fud·dling.
  1. to muddle or confuse: a jumble of sounds to fuddle the senses.

  2. to make drunk; intoxicate.

verb (used without object),fud·dled, fud·dling.
  1. to tipple.

noun
  1. a confused state; muddle; jumble.

Origin of fuddle

1
First 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
  1. (tr; often passive) to cause to be confused or intoxicated

  2. (intr) to drink excessively; tipple

noun
  1. a muddled or confused state

Origin of fuddle

1
C16: of unknown origin

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