fuddle

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a confused multitude of things
  2. verb make stupid with alcohol
  3. verb consume alcohol

Etymology

Compare Dutch vod (“soft”), German dialect fuddeln (“to swindle”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

clutter, jumble, muddle, mare's nest, welter, smother

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