fuddle
Americanverb (used with object)
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to muddle or confuse.
a jumble of sounds to fuddle the senses.
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to make drunk; intoxicate.
verb (used without object)
noun
verb
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(tr; often passive) to cause to be confused or intoxicated
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(intr) to drink excessively; tipple
noun
Other Word Forms
- unfuddled adjective
Etymology
Origin of fuddle
First recorded in 1580–90; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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That same year, Cosby struck a deal with former Montgomery County District Attorney, Bruce Castor, who fuddled the case after deciding not to file charges against Cosby.
From Salon
"IT fuddles my brain. Confusion. Will I return? I Really dunno. I do hope so. Please wish me luck. XX."
From BBC
In colliding with a new type of animal, a chemical that might once have served to fuddle the wits of pests has been transformed into a glittering lure.
From Scientific American
He began to look around the place with his mouth open and his eyes rolling and fuddled.
From Literature
And generally, Rolls-Royce makes it easy to avoid fuddling around with its displays and interface.
From The Verge
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