FUDDLE


Meaning of FUDDLE in English

[ 'fʌd(ə)l ]

■ verb [usu. as adjective ~d ] confuse or stupefy, especially with alcohol.

■ noun a state of confusion or intoxication.

Origin

C16 (in the sense 'go on a drinking bout'): of unknown origin.

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