fuddle

UK: ˈfʌd(ə)l | US: ˈfʌd(ə)l

Definition

  1. vt. to confuse or stupefy, especially with alcohol

  2. vi. to drink alcohol excessively

  3. n. a state of confusion or intoxication

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Etymology

"Fuddle" traces back to late 16th-century English, possibly imitative of muddled movement or speech (e.g., "fuzzy" + "huddle"). It originally described physical disorientation, later specializing in alcohol-induced confusion. The word’s playful sound mirrors its meaning—short, blunt, and slightly clumsy, like a drunkard’s stumble.

Examples

  1. The strong whiskey began to fuddle his senses.

  2. They fuddled through the night, forgetting their worries.

  3. After three beers, he was in a complete fuddle.

  4. Her explanation only served to fuddle the audience further.

  5. Don’t fuddle your mind before the exam.