muddle

Meanings

• Noun

  A confused or disordered state; a state of confusion or disorder.

  - "The team was in a muddle after losing their key player."
  - "The kitchen was in a muddle after the children helped with dinner."

• Verb

  To mix or confuse (things) badly.

  - "He muddled the instructions, making it difficult for us to follow."
  - "Don't muddle the colors when painting."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmʌdəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with muddle
puddle , riddle , muddle-puddle , bubble

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Homophones

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1. Muddle (English) : A confused or disordered state
   

2. Muddle (Scots) : A small earthenware vessel
   

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Variants

List of all variants of muddle that leads to same result
muddle , muddled , muddler , muddlers , muddles , muddling , muddly , muddle through , muddled through , muddles through , muddling through , muddle along , muddled along , muddles along , muddling along , in a muddle

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Etymology

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Old English 'muddian' meaning 'to make mud or slime'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'muddle' is also used in the context of tea preparation to describe a poorly made cup of tea.

2. The phrase 'muddle through' means to manage or deal with a situation despite difficulties or confusion.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chaos: A state of complete disorder and confusion.

2. Confusion: A state of perplexity or uncertainty.

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Culture

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In literature, 'muddle' is often used to describe chaotic or disorganized situations. In art, it can represent a sense of chaos or confusion.

How to Memorize "muddle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a room filled with disorganized items.
   - Visualize yourself in a situation where you're confused.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'muddle' with the feeling of being lost or confused.
   - Associate the word 'muddle' with a disorganized or chaotic scene.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym M-U-D-D-L-E to remember 'Mixed Up Disorganized Dirty Loud Environment'.

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