fuddle meaning

fuddle as a verb

1. be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
   • These questions confuse even the experts
   • This question completely threw me
   • This question befuddled even the teacher

   Synonyms: confuse, throw, fox, befuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate

   Type of: be

   Kinds: demoralize, perplex, disorient

2. make stupid with alcohol

   Synonyms: befuddle

   Type of: intoxicate

3. consume alcohol
   • We were up drinking all night

   Synonyms: hit the bottle, drink, booze

   Type of: consume

   Kinds: tank, port, claret, pub-crawl, tipple, souse, wine, carry

fuddle as a noun

1. a confused multitude of things

   Synonyms: clutter, jumble, muddle, mare's nest, welter, smother

   Type of: disorderliness

   Kinds: rummage

How to pronounce fuddle

fuddle is pronounced /ˈfʊdəl/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.