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muddle

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 muddle /ˈmʌdl̟/ verb
muddles; muddled; muddling
1 muddle
/ˈmʌdl̟/
verb
muddles; muddled; muddling
Britannica Dictionary definition of MUDDLE
[+ object]
: to cause confusion in (someone or someone's mind) often used as (be) muddled
: to mix up (something) in a confused way

muddle along

[phrasal verb] informal
: to think, act, or proceed in a confused way or without a plan

muddle through

[phrasal verb] informal
: to do something without doing it very well or easily

— muddled

adjective [more muddled; most muddled]
2 muddle /ˈmʌdl̟/ noun
2 muddle
/ˈmʌdl̟/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of MUDDLE
[singular]
: a state of confusion or disorder
: a situation or mistake caused by confusion