[ˈmʌdl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- bring into a disordered or confusing state
(e.g: I fear he may have muddled the message)

- mix (a drink) or stir (an ingredient) into a drink
(e.g: muddle the kiwi slices with the sugar)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘wallow in mud’): perhaps from Middle Dutch moddelen, frequentative of modden ‘dabble in mud’; compare with mud. The sense ‘confuse’ was initially associated with alcoholic drink (late 17th century), giving rise to ‘busy oneself in a confused way’ and ‘jumble up’ (mid 19th century)

[ˈmʌdl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an untidy and disorganized state or collection
(e.g: the finances were in a muddle)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘wallow in mud’): perhaps from Middle Dutch moddelen, frequentative of modden ‘dabble in mud’; compare with mud. The sense ‘confuse’ was initially associated with alcoholic drink (late 17th century), giving rise to ‘busy oneself in a confused way’ and ‘jumble up’ (mid 19th century)