jumble
UK: ˈdʒʌm.bəl | US: ˈdʒʌm.bəl
n. a confused or disordered mixture of things
vt. to mix or confuse things in a disorderly manner
The word "jumble" likely originates from an imitative or expressive root jumb-, mimicking the sound or motion of mixing things haphazardly (similar to "jump" or "jostle"). The suffix -le is a frequentative verb-forming suffix in English, indicating repeated or ongoing action. Over time, "jumble" evolved to describe both the act of mixing disorderly and the resulting chaotic mixture.
The drawer was a jumble of socks, keys, and old receipts.
She jumbled the puzzle pieces while searching for the corner ones.
His thoughts were a jumble after the shocking news.
The teacher asked the students not to jumble the flashcards.
The attic contained a jumble of antique furniture and dusty boxes.