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1tousle

transitive verb tou·sle \ˈtau̇-zəl, -səl\

: to make (someone's hair) untidy

tou·sledtou·sling \ˈtau̇z-liŋ, ˈtau̇s-; ˈtau̇-zə-, -sə-\

Full Definition of TOUSLE

:  dishevel, rumple <tousled hair>
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Origin of TOUSLE

Middle English touselen, frequentative of -tousen
First Known Use: 15th century

Related to TOUSLE

Synonyms
confuse, derange, disarrange, disarray, discompose, dishevel, disjoint, dislocate, disorganize, disrupt, disturb, hash, jumble, mess (up), mix (up), muddle, muss, rumple, scramble, shuffle, disorder, tumble, upset
Antonyms
arrange, array, dispose, draw up, marshal (also marshall), order, organize, range, regulate, straighten (up), tidy

Rhymes with TOUSLE

housel, spousal

2tousle

noun tou·sle \ˈtau̇-zəl, 1 is also ˈtü-\

Definition of TOUSLE

1
Scottish :  rough dalliance :  tussle
2
:  a tangled mass (as of hair)

First Known Use of TOUSLE

1788
TOUSLE Defined for Kids

tousle

verb tou·sle \ˈtau̇-zəl\
tou·sledtou·sling

Definition of TOUSLE for Kids

:  to put into disorder by rough handling <She tousled my hair.>

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