colly

verb

Definition of collynext
chiefly British dialect
as in to mess

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colly
  1. mess
  2. crock
  3. jumble
  4. disarrange
  5. muddle
  6. disorder
  7. disarray
  8. discolor
Verb
  • That book really messed me up in the sense of nothing is promised.
    — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Had a couple calls in here that messed it up a little bit, but that’s the game.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of mess
Verb
  • But which No 9 good enough to lead a Premier League promotion chase is going to come to Leeds this month and sit on the bench waiting for the Dutchman to get crocked? Farke has mentioned Gnonto as an emergency striker option, if needed.
    — Beren Cross, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Store indigo garments together or wrap them in tissue to avoid crocking.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2024
Definition of crock
Verb
  • Announcements for who will have water access (and when) have been jumbled.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The structured design also helps keep everything in place while traveling, so nothing gets jumbled in transit.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of jumble
Verb
  • Their habitats were ransacked, their migration routes disarranged, truncated, cut off.
    — Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Oct. 2022
Definition of disarrange
Verb
  • The all-or-nothing nature of sports gets muddled with asterisks and different permutations.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
  • When the deck is muddled, the thinking behind it usually is too.
    — Andrei Grachev, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of muddle
Verb
  • Globally, a 2026 systematic review estimated that 1 in 5 athletes have an eating disorder or disordered eating behaviors or symptoms.
    — Erin Harrop, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Research from the University of Delaware’s Department of Women and Gender Studies found that body image concerns resulting from social pressures are linked to lower self-esteem, depressive symptoms, and disordered eating in young women.
    — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of disorder
Verb
  • Not only were Carlson and Trouba leaning toward departures, but team captain Radko Gudas is an unrestricted free agent, leaving the right side of the Ducks’ defense in flux if not disarray.
    — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
  • That signing eventually turned a franchise used to disarray to one with legit postseason hopes.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
Definition of disarray
Verb
  • While some people use vinegar to test silver, it isn't recommended for bullion coins because the acid can damage or discolor the surface.
    — Amy DeYoung, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • That being said, harsh chemical cleaners can cause the surface to crack or discolor over time, so mild soap and water are your best bet.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of discolor
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“Colly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colly. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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