fuddle

[ˈfʌdəl]

fuddle Definition

• 1. to confuse or stupefy with alcohol
• 2. to make something confused or muddled

Using fuddle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fuddle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was fuddled with drink and could hardly stand.

• Example

  The instructions were badly written and only served to fuddle me more.

• Example

  The wine had fuddled her senses.

fuddle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fuddle

• befuddle
• confuse
• muddle
• stupefy
• intoxicate

Phrases with fuddle

• fuddle-duddle

  a euphemism for 'fuck off' used by Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau in 1971

  Example

  Trudeau's use of the phrase 'fuddle-duddle' caused a stir in Parliament.

• fuddle around

  to waste time or procrastinate

  Example

  Stop fuddling around and get to work!

• fuddle up

  to make a mistake or mess something up

  Example

  I fuddled up the recipe and now the cake won't rise.

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Summary: fuddle in Brief

The verb 'fuddle' [ˈfʌdəl] means to confuse or stupefy with alcohol, or to make something confused or muddled. It is often used in phrases like 'fuddle-duddle,' a euphemism for 'fuck off,' and 'fuddle around,' meaning to waste time or procrastinate.