Definition of jumble
(Entry 1 of 3)
: to move in a confused or disordered manner
: to mix into a confused or disordered mass
—often used with up
jumble
noun (1)Definition of jumble (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: a mass of things mingled together without order or plan : hodgepodge
b
: a state of confusion
2
British
: articles for a rummage sale
jumble
noun (2)Definition of jumble (Entry 3 of 3)
: a small thin usually ring-shaped sugared cookie or cake
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The first known use of jumble was circa 1529
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