nounπShareA mixture; a confusion; a garble."The muddle of nervous speech he uttered did not have much meaning."conditionsituationcommunicationlanguagemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mixture of crushed ingredients, as prepared with a muddler."The bartender carefully layered the muddles of mint and lime in the glass before adding rum and soda. "drinkfoodutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mix together, to mix up; to confuse."Young children tend to muddle their words."mindlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mash slightly for use in a cocktail."He muddled the mint sprigs in the bottom of the glass."drinkfoodutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dabble in mud."The children playfully muddles in the puddles after the rain, covering their boots in mud. "environmentnatureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make turbid or muddy."The children's splashing muddles the clear water in the shallow stream. "environmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo think and act in a confused, aimless way."After waking up late, he muddles through his morning routine, forgetting his keys and putting on mismatched socks. "mindactionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cloud or stupefy; to render stupid with liquor; to intoxicate partially."The strong cough syrup muddles my thinking, making it hard to focus on my homework. "minddrinkbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo waste or misuse, as one does who is stupid or intoxicated."He often muddles his allowance by buying candy and toys he doesn't need, leaving him broke before the week is over. "attitudecharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
