Also spelled jommlin

US /ˈdʒʌmbəl/ UK /ˈdʒʌmbəl/
noun verb

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    a confused, disordered mixture of things

    His desk was a jumble of papers, pens, and half-finished cups of coffee.

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Synonyms
1 noun · a confused, disordered... muddlemessclutterhodgepodgemishmashtanglemedley
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Word family
Derived forms jumbled

Etymology

Of uncertain origin, recorded from the 16th century, probably imitative or a blend (perhaps of 'jump' and 'tumble'), suggesting confused movement.

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