fuddle

Plural: fuddles

Noun

• a confused multitude of things
• Intoxication.
• Intoxicating drink; liquor.
• Muddle, confusion.
• A party or picnic where attendees bring food and wine; a kind of potluck.

Verb

Verb Forms: fuddled, fuddling, fuddles

• To confuse or make tipsy with alcohol.
• make stupid with alcohol
• consume alcohol
• be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
  • "This question befuddled even the teacher"
• To confuse or befuddle.
• To intoxicate.
• To become intoxicated; to get drunk.

Examples

• The unexpected challenge seemed to fuddle his opponent’s next move.

Synonyms

bedevil, befuddle, booze, clutter, confound, confuse, discombobulate, drink, fox, jumble, mare's nest, muddle, smother, throw, welter

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