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jumble

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verb jum·ble \ˈjəm-bəl\

Definition of jumble

jumbled

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jumbling

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  1. intransitive verb

  2. :  to move in a confused or disordered manner

  3. transitive verb

  4. :  to mix into a confused or disordered mass —often used with up

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Origin and Etymology of jumble

perhaps imitative

jumble Synonyms

Synonyms
confuse, derange, disarrange, disarray, discompose, dishevel, disjoint, dislocate, disorganize, disrupt, disturb, hash, disorder, mess (up), mix (up), muddle, muss, rumple, scramble, shuffle, tousle, tumble, upset
Antonyms
arrange, array, dispose, draw up, marshal (also marshall), order, organize, range, regulate, straighten (up), tidy
Related Words
embroil, entangle, snarl, tangle; agitate, perturb, stir (up), unsettle; clutter
Near Antonyms
align (also aline), line, line up, queue; classify, codify, methodize, systematize, systemize; adjust, fix; groom, make up, spruce (up); unscramble
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jumble

noun jum·ble

Definition of jumble

  1. 1a :  a mass of things mingled together without order or plan :  hodgepodgeb :  a state of confusion

  2. 2 British :  articles for a rummage sale

First Known Use of jumble

1657

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jumble

noun jum·ble

Definition of jumble

  1. :  a small thin usually ring-shaped sugared cookie or cake

Origin and Etymology of jumble

origin unknown

JUMBLE Defined for English Language Learners

jumble

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verb

Definition of jumble for English Language Learners

  • : to cause (things) to be mixed together in a way that is not neat or orderly

JUMBLE Defined for Kids

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jumble

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noun jum·ble \ˈjəm-bəl\

Definition of jumble for Students

  1. :  a disorderly mass or pile

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jumble

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verb jum·ble

Definition of jumble for Students

jumbled

;

jumbling

  1. :  to mix in a confused mass He dropped and jumbled the papers.

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