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
  • There was something a little therapeutic about messing it up.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 June 2026
  • The sequence in which Carmy tries to talk Richie down from a panic attack feels equally dynamic and alive right to its conclusion — when Carmy pretends they’ve gotten locked in, just as Carmy once was, to mess with Richie’s head.
    — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 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
  • The problems that scored highest on both measures are retained, and the remaining ones are jumbled up again, and this process is repeated for five generations.
    — Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 8 July 2026
  • Domingo and Fey get snarky, a clever visual gag earns a surprise laugh, the dialogue is sharper than usual, and the main pairings get jumbled up with purposeful, delightful results.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 May 2026
Definition of jumble
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  • Their habitats were ransacked, their migration routes disarranged, truncated, cut off.
    — Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Oct. 2022
Definition of disarrange
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  • From a technical standpoint, the cage helps isolate the drum sound and prevent it from blending with other instruments, which could muddle the music.
    — Heather Bushman, Oklahoman, 7 July 2026
  • Because the devices are relatively new, hospitals do not always categorize the exact type of vehicle involved in a crash, and details such as speed are self-reported, meaning the data can be muddled.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026
Definition of muddle
Verb
  • 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
  • Women with thyroid issues or disordered eating histories should be especially cautious.
    — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 June 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
  • Additionally, any errant water drops that land on leaves are more likely to spread disease or discolor them during this time.
    — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
  • Certain substances like coffee, wine, beets, rust, and permanent marker may discolor your countertops if left unaddressed.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 29 June 2026
Definition of discolor
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