ajumble

adjective

ajum·​ble ə-ˈjəm-bəl 

: in a jumbled or disordered state

My mind is filled with other thoughts and all ajumble.

—Eddy L. Harris, Mississippi Solo, 1988

Both the window's broad lip and a steel cart alongside were ajumble with bowls, trays and cups.

—James Sallis, Eye of the Cricket, 1997

Word History

Etymology

a- entry 1 + jumble entry 1

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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