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clutter

 

[ ˈklʌtər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

messy room

A clutter is a collection of things lying about in an untidy mass.

Synonyms

disorder, jumble, mess

Examples of usage

  • She cleaned up the clutter in her room before the guests arrived.
  • The clutter on the desk made it difficult to find anything.
Context #2 | Verb

to make untidy

To clutter means to fill or cover with an untidy collection of things.

Examples of usage

  • She cluttered the shelves with books and knickknacks.
  • The papers cluttered the desk, making it impossible to work.

Translations

Translations of the word "clutter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desordem

🇮🇳 अव्यवस्था

🇩🇪 Unordnung

🇮🇩 kekacauan

🇺🇦 безлад

🇵🇱 bałagan

🇯🇵 散らかり

🇫🇷 désordre

🇪🇸 desorden

🇹🇷 dağınıklık

🇰🇷 혼란

🇸🇦 فوضى

🇨🇿 nepořádek

🇸🇰 neporiadok

🇨🇳 杂乱

🇸🇮 nered

🇮🇸 ringulreið

🇰🇿 бейберекет

🇬🇪 აურზაური

🇦🇿 qarışıqlıq

🇲🇽 desorden

Etymology

The word 'clutter' originated from Middle English 'clotter', which meant to clot or coagulate. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to a collection of things in a disorderly state. The use of 'clutter' to describe a messy accumulation of objects became popular in the 20th century with the rise of consumerism and materialism.

See also: cluttered, overclutter, uncluttered.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,595, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.