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jumble

[ˈdʒʌmbəl]

jumble Definition

  • 1a confused mixture or condition
  • 2to mix things together in a confused or disordered way

Using jumble: Examples

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

  • Example

    The room was filled with a jumble of furniture and boxes.

  • Example

    She jumbled up the papers on her desk.

  • Example

    The letters were all jumbled together.

  • Example

    The instructions were jumbled and hard to follow.

jumble Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for jumble

Idioms Using jumble

  • in a state of confusion or disorder

    Example

    After the accident, my thoughts were all jumbled up and I couldn't think clearly.

  • a confused mixture of feelings or sentiments

    Example

    When she saw him again after so many years, she felt a jumble of emotions.

  • a confused mixture of words or phrases that are difficult to understand

    Example

    His speech was a jumble of words that made no sense.

Phrases with jumble

  • a sale of donated secondhand goods, typically held to raise money for a charity

    Example

    I found some great deals at the jumble sale.

  • jumble up

    to mix things together in a confused or disordered way

    Example

    I accidentally jumbled up the order of the pages in my report.

  • a confused mixture of thoughts or concepts

    Example

    Her essay was a jumble of ideas that didn't make much sense.

Origins of jumble

from Middle English 'jumbelen', meaning 'to move turbulently'

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Summary: jumble in Brief

The term 'jumble' [ˈdʒʌmbəl] refers to a confused mixture or condition, as in 'The room was filled with a jumble of furniture and boxes.' It can also mean to mix things together in a confused or disordered way, as in 'She jumbled up the papers on her desk.' 'Jumble' extends into phrases like 'jumble sale,' and idioms like 'all jumbled up,' denoting confusion, and 'jumble of emotions,' implying mixed feelings.