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muddling

The correct spelling is muddling.

How to pronounce muddling

verb

Say it like: Mud-dli-ng

The correct spelling is muddling. To mix together, to mix up; to confuse. For example: "Young children tend to muddle their words."

Usage Examples

Young children tend to muddle their words.

He muddled the mint sprigs in the bottom of the glass.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To mix together, to mix up; to confuse.
  2. 2.To mash slightly for use in a cocktail.
  3. 3.To dabble in mud.
  4. 4.To make turbid or muddy.
  5. 5.To think and act in a confused, aimless way.

noun

  1. 1.The act of one who muddles; confusion; disorderly progress.

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