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muddler

|mud-dler|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈmʌdlər/

🇬🇧

/ˈmʌdlə/

tool for crushing; person who confuses

Etymology
Etymology Information

'muddler' originates from the English word 'muddle,' which means to mix or confuse.

Historical Evolution

'muddle' transformed from the Middle English word 'moddle,' and eventually became the modern English word 'muddle.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to mix or stir,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to confuse or make a mess of.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a tool used to mash or crush ingredients in the preparation of cocktails.

The bartender used a muddler to crush the mint leaves for the mojito.

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Noun 2

a person who muddles or confuses things.

He's such a muddler; he always mixes up the details.

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Last updated: 2025/04/07 10:06