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fuddle Meaning & Definition

/ˈfʌdəl/

What Does Fuddle Mean?

Fuddle is a verb that means To confuse or befuddle. It can also mean To intoxicate. As a noun, it means Intoxication.

Fuddle in Brief

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation//ˈfʌdəl//
Syllables1
Synonymsconfound, throw and booze
Pluralfuddles
Verb formsfuddles, fuddling, fuddled

Fuddle Definition (Verb)

  1. To confuse or befuddle.
  2. To intoxicate.
  3. To become intoxicated; to get drunk.

Fuddle as a Noun

  1. Intoxication.
  2. Intoxicating drink; liquor.
  3. Muddle, confusion.
  4. A party or picnic where attendees bring food and wine; a kind of potluck.

Synonyms of Fuddle

Fuddle synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Fuddle

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Fuddle in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

fuddle (third-person singular simple present fuddles, present participle fuddling, simple past and past participle fuddled)

fuddle (countable and uncountable, plural fuddles)

Words That Rhyme With Fuddle

Origin of Fuddle

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How Do You Say Fuddle?

You say fuddle as //ˈfʌdəl//. It has 1 syllable.

Common Questions About Fuddle

Is fuddle a verb or a noun?

Fuddle is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for fuddle?

You can replace fuddle with words such as confound, throw and booze. See the full list of fuddle synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of fuddle?

The plural of fuddle is fuddles.

What is the past tense of fuddle?

The past tense of fuddle is fuddled. The present participle is fuddling.

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