Definition of jumble
transitive verb
:to mix into a confused or disordered mass
—often used with up
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Origin and Etymology of jumble
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, upsetAntonyms
arrange, array, dispose, draw up, marshal (also marshall), order, organize, range, regulate, straighten (up), tidyRelated Words
embroil, entangle, snarl, tangle; agitate, perturb, stir (up), unsettle; clutterNear Antonyms
align (also aline), line, line up, queue; classify, codify, methodize, systematize, systemize; adjust, fix; groom, make up, spruce (up); unscrambleDefinition 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
1657
Origin and Etymology of jumble
JUMBLE Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of jumble for English Language Learners
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: to cause (things) to be mixed together in a way that is not neat or orderly
JUMBLE Defined for Kids
Definition of jumble for Students
:a disorderly mass or pile
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