First Known Use: circa 1529
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1jumble
verb jum·ble \ˈjəm-bəl\
: to cause (things) to be mixed together in a way that is not neat or orderly
jum·bledjum·bling \-b(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of JUMBLE
intransitive verb
: to move in a confused or disordered manner
transitive verb
: to mix into a confused or disordered mass —often used with up
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Origin of JUMBLE
perhaps imitative
2jumble
noun
Definition of JUMBLE
1
a : a mass of things mingled together without order or plan : hodgepodge b : a state of confusion
2
British : articles for a rummage sale
First Known Use of JUMBLE
1657
3jumble
noun
Definition of JUMBLE
: a small thin usually ring-shaped sugared cookie or cake
Origin of JUMBLE
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1615
JUMBLED Defined for Kids
1jumble
noun jum·ble \ˈjəm-bəl\
Definition of JUMBLE for Kids
: a disorderly mass or pile
2jumble
verb
jum·bledjum·bling
Definition of JUMBLE for Kids
: to mix in a confused mass <He dropped and jumbled the papers.>
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