English Explanatory Dictionary

fuddle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To confuse or befuddle.
  2. To intoxicate.
  3. To become intoxicated; to get drunk.
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.

Pronunciation

/ˈfʌdəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fuddle.wav

Word forms

fuddle fuddles fuddling fuddled

Etymology

Compare Dutch vod (“soft”), German dialect fuddeln (“to swindle”).

Derived words

fuddlement fuddlesome fuddle-duddle fuddlecap fuddler fuddling fuddling cup
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