Definition of jumble
jumbled
;jumbling
play \-b(ə-)liŋ\intransitive verb
: to move in a confused or disordered manner
transitive verb
: to mix into a confused or disordered mass —often used with up
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Examples of jumble in a Sentence
the contest editor has jumbled the letters of some common words
Origin and Etymology of jumble
perhaps imitative
First Known Use: circa 1529
jumble
Definition of jumble
1a : a mass of things mingled together without order or plan : hodgepodgeb : a state of confusion
2 British : articles for a rummage sale
1657
First Known Use of jumble
1657
jumble
Definition of jumble
: a small thin usually ring-shaped sugared cookie or cake
Origin and Etymology of jumble
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1615
JUMBLE Defined for English Language Learners
jumble
playDefinition 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
jumbled
;jumbling
: to mix in a confused mass He dropped and jumbled the papers.
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