Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fuddle

/ˈfʌdəl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.48 in modern English

Syllables
fud-dle
IPA
/ˈfʌdəl/
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To confuse or befuddle.

Transitive verb

verb

To intoxicate.

Transitive verb

verb

To become intoxicated; to get drunk.

Intransitive verb

noun

Intoxication.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Intoxicating drink; liquor.

Uncountable

noun

Muddle, confusion.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A party or picnic where attendees bring food and wine; a kind of potluck.

British usage; Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Compare Dutch vod (“soft”), German dialect fuddeln (“to swindle”).

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Questions

How do you pronounce fuddle?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfʌdəl/.
What does fuddle mean?
To confuse or befuddle.
Where does fuddle come from?
Compare Dutch vod (“soft”), German dialect fuddeln (“to swindle”).

How to pronounce fuddle

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