Definition of TOUSLE

tousle

Plural: tousles

Verb

Verb Forms: tousled, tousling, tousles

  • To make untidy or dishevelled, especially hair.
  • disarrange or rumple; dishevel
    • "The strong wind tousled my hair"
  • To put into disorder; to tumble; to touse; to muss.

Noun

  • The action of ruffling or setting in disorder.

Examples

  • A challenging Words With Friends opponent can TOUSLE your perfect game plan.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English touselen, equivalent to touse + -le.

Synonyms

dishevel, tangle

Scrabble Score: 6

tousle: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
tousle: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
tousle: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

tousle: valid Words With Friends Word