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fuddle Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˈfʌdəl/

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Fuddle as a 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.

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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Fuddle in Brief

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation//ˈfʌdəl//
Syllables1
MeaningTo confuse or befuddle
Pluralfuddles
Verb formsfuddles, fuddling, fuddled

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 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.