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fuddle

[ fuhd-l ]

verb (used with object)

fuddled, fuddling.
  1. to muddle or confuse:

    a jumble of sounds to fuddle the senses.

  2. to make drunk; intoxicate.


verb (used without object)

fuddled, fuddling.
  1. to tipple.

noun

  1. a confused state; muddle; jumble.

fuddle

/ ˈʌə /

verb

  1. tr; often passive to cause to be confused or intoxicated
  2. intr to drink excessively; tipple
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a muddled or confused state
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ܲ·ڳܻd adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of fuddle1

First recorded in 1580–90; origin uncertain
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of fuddle1

C16: of unknown origin
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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.

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"IT fuddles my brain. Confusion. Will I return? I Really dunno. I do hope so. Please wish me luck. XX."

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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.

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He began to look around the place with his mouth open and his eyes rolling and fuddled.

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The poor woman is usually too fuddled to start such a procedure herself; but she responds warmly enough, once she realizes what’s happening.

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