Jumble: meaning, definitions and examples

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jumble

[ ˈdʒʌmb(ə)l ]

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puzzle

To mix up in a confused or untidy way; to confuse or disarrange something.

Synonyms

confuse, disarrange, mix-up

Examples of usage

He jumbled up all the papers on his desk.
The instructions were jumbled and difficult to follow.

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puzzle

A confused mixture; a mess.

Synonyms

chaos, mess, mixture

Examples of usage

The room was a jumble of clothes and books.
I can't find anything in this jumble!

Translations

Translations of the word "jumble" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mistura

🇮🇳 गड़बड़

🇩🇪 Durcheinander

🇮🇩 kekacauan

🇺🇦 плутанина

🇵🇱 mieszanina

🇯🇵 ごちゃ混ぜ

🇫🇷 mélange

🇪🇸 mezcla

🇹🇷 karışıklık

🇰🇷 혼란

🇸🇦 خليط

🇨🇿 směs

🇸🇰 zmes

🇨🇳 混合

🇸🇮 mešanica

🇮🇸 blanda

🇰🇿 араласу

🇬🇪 არეულობა

🇦🇿 qarışıq

🇲🇽 mezcla

Word origin

The word 'jumble' originated in the late 16th century and comes from the Middle English word 'jumbelen', meaning to move irregularly. It is related to the Old French word 'jambler', which means to shake or wobble. Over time, 'jumble' evolved to describe a confused mixture or a state of disorder.