jum·ble
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jumbled; jumbling\
ˈjəm-b(ə-)liŋ
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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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Synonyms & Antonyms for jumble
Synonyms: Verb
- confuse,
- derange,
- disarrange,
- disarray,
- discompose,
- dishevel,
- disjoint,
- dislocate,
- disorder,
- disorganize,
- disrupt,
- disturb,
- hash,
- mess (up),
- mix (up),
- muddle,
- muss,
- rumple,
- scramble,
- shuffle,
- tousle,
- tumble,
- upset
Synonyms: Noun (1)
- chance-medley,
- chaos,
- confusion,
- disarrangement,
- disarray,
- dishevelment,
- disorder,
- disorderedness,
- disorderliness,
- disorganization,
- free-for-all,
- havoc,
- heck,
- hell,
- mare's nest,
- mess,
- messiness,
- misorder,
- muddle,
- muss,
- shambles,
- snake pit,
- tumble,
- welter
Antonyms: Verb
- arrange,
- array,
- dispose,
- draw up,
- marshal
- (also marshall),
- order,
- organize,
- range,
- regulate,
- straighten (up),
- tidy
Antonyms: Noun (1)
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“Jumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jumble. Accessed 13 Jun. 2021.
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jumble
verb
English Language Learners Definition of jumble
: to cause (things) to be mixed together in a way that is not neat or orderly
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jumble
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jum·ble
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Kids Definition of jumble
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a disorderly mass or pile
jumble
verb
jumbled; jumbling
Kids Definition of jumble (Entry 2 of 2)
: to mix in a confused mass
He dropped and jumbled the papers.
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The first known use of jumble was circa 1529
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