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jumble
[juhm-buhl]
verb (used with object)
to mix in a confused mass; put or throw together without order.
You've jumbled up all the cards.
Antonyms:to confuse mentally; muddle.
verb (used without object)
to be mixed together in a disorderly heap or mass.
to meet or come together confusedly.
noun
a mixed or disordered heap or mass.
a jumble of paper clips, rubber bands, and string.
a confused mixture; medley.
a state of confusion or disorder.
Synonyms: , , , , ,Antonyms:Also jumbal a small, round, flat cake or cookie with a hole in the middle.
jumble
/ ˈʌə /
verb
to mingle (objects, papers, etc) in a state of disorder
(tr; usually passive) to remember in a confused form; muddle
noun
a disordered mass, state, etc
articles donated for a jumble sale
Also called: jumbal.a small thin cake, usually ring-shaped
Other Word Forms
- jumblement noun
- jumbler noun
- jumblingly adverb
- unjumbled adjective
- ˈܳ adjective
- ˈܳ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of jumble1
Example Sentences
On Thursday, he suggested in his own jumbled way that perhaps deporting thousands of the state’s farm and hospitality workers might cause pain to his friends, their employers.
As her team begins the more delicate job of removing the layers of dirt and dust, a jumble of fossilised bones slowly begins to emerge.
Although their original goal was to “mobilize the base” of the Democratic Party, Shenker-Osorio said their messages also won broad support from “persuadable” voters, who hold “a jumbled mix of progressive and reactionary views.”
But they are not easy to find in a jumble of spotty and disjointed websites, and the sheer number of them demand significant time to watch.
They all realize what’s at stake and that having a healthy Kawhi Leonard gives the Clippers their best chance to win now when it matters so much in the jumbled Western Conference.
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