jumble
1jum·ble
verb \ˈjəm-bəl\jum·bledjum·bling \-b(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of JUMBLE
intransitive verb
: to move in a confused or disordered manner
transitive verb
: to mix into a confused or disordered mass —often used with up
Examples of JUMBLE
- <the contest editor has jumbled the letters of some common words>
Origin of JUMBLE
perhaps imitative
First Known Use: circa 1529
2jumble
nounDefinition of JUMBLE
1
a : a mass of things mingled together without order or plan : hodgepodge b : a state of confusion
2
British : articles for a rummage sale
First Known Use of JUMBLE
1661
3jumble
nounDefinition of JUMBLE
: a small thin usually ring-shaped sugared cookie or cake
Origin of JUMBLE
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1615
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