How Do You Spell FUDDLE?

Pronunciation: [fˈʌdə͡l] (IPA)

The word "fuddle" is spelled with a double "d" instead of the expected "ddle" at the end. This is because the word originated from a dialectal pronunciation of "muddle" in Old English. The IPA transcription of "fuddle" is /ˈfʌdəl/. The "f" sound is pronounced by placing the bottom lip against the bottom teeth and blowing air through the gap in the middle. The "u" sound is pronounced like the "u" in "but" and the "ə" sound is pronounced like the "a" in "sofa".

FUDDLE Meaning and Definition

1. Fuddle is a verb that refers to the act of confusing or muddling someone's mind or thought processes. It is often used to describe a state of being mentally disoriented or bewildered. When someone is fuddled, they experience a lack of clarity and find it difficult to think or make decisions.

   Fuddle can also mean to intoxicate or become intoxicated, particularly through the consumption of alcoholic beverages. In this sense, it describes a state of being under the influence of alcohol that leads to impaired judgment and coordination.

   Additionally, fuddle can be used as a noun to describe a state or instance of confusion or intoxication. It can refer to both the mental state of being confused or unsure, as well as the physical state of being intoxicated.

   The word fuddle originates from the Middle English term "fudle," which means to mix up or confuse. It is likely influenced by other similar words from Old English and Germanic origins, which convey the same sense of disorientation or intoxication.

   Overall, fuddle is a versatile word that can describe both a mental and physical state of confusion or intoxication. It captures the idea of being mentally clouded or unsure, as well as the effects of alcohol on cognitive function.

2. To make tipsy; to stupefy one's self with drink.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for FUDDLE

• budle
• niddle
• cuddley
• sudle
• couddle
• kiddle
• suddley
• suddle
• foundle
• neddle
• fidle
• shuddle
• cuddlie
• muiddle
• duddle
• fudal
• boddle
• cudddle
• gurdle
• cudle
• woddle
• buddle
• miuddle
• fuide
• fuitle
• fudel
• mudule
• nuddle
• turdle
• pudle
• feddie
• suddly
• curddle
• fuile
• auddile
• fundle
• fuddly
• faddle
• fudde
• feddle
• quddle
• Fuddur
• Fuddar
• fudble
• furcle
• fuzle
• quidle
• tudde
• auddley
• funle
• fuddd
• faddee
• wudde
• Rudule
• Fuddable
• Fuclle
• feddoet
• fludde
• IUdule
• Eudele
• oudile
• feudle
• Fuddin
• fudill
• Fuddiey

Etymology of FUDDLE

The word "fuddle" originated from the Old English verb "fȳdelan" or "fȳdlan", which meant "to make dirty or muddy". This verb eventually evolved into the Middle English noun "fudell", referring to a state of confusion or bewilderment. Over time, this term transformed into various dialectal forms, such as "fuddle", and it came to denote a state of drunkenness or intoxication, especially in the late 18th century.

Similar spelling words for FUDDLE

• huddle,
• fiddler,
• futile,
• cuddle,
• muddle,
• fiddles,
• fudala,
• fiddle,
• puddle,
• Fiddled.

Plural form of FUDDLE is FUDDLES

Conjugate verb Fuddle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have fuddled

you would have fuddled

he/she/it would have fuddled

we would have fuddled

they would have fuddled

I would have fuddle

you would have fuddle

he/she/it would have fuddle

we would have fuddle

they would have fuddle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been fuddling

you would have been fuddling

he/she/it would have been fuddling

we would have been fuddling

they would have been fuddling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would fuddle

you would fuddle

he/she/it would fuddle

we would fuddle

they would fuddle

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be fuddling

you would be fuddling

he/she/it would be fuddling

we would be fuddling

they would be fuddling

FUTURE

I will fuddle

you will fuddle

he/she/it will fuddle

we will fuddle

they will fuddle

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be fuddling

you will be fuddling

he/she/it will be fuddling

we will be fuddling

they will be fuddling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have fuddled

you will have fuddled

he/she/it will have fuddled

we will have fuddled

they will have fuddled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been fuddling

you will have been fuddling

he/she/it will have been fuddling

we will have been fuddling

they will have been fuddling

IMPERATIVE

you fuddle

we let´s fuddle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to fuddle

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was fuddling

you were fuddling

he/she/it was fuddling

we were fuddling

they were fuddling

PAST PARTICIPLE

fuddled

PAST PERFECT

I had fuddled

you had fuddled

he/she/it had fuddled

we had fuddled

they had fuddled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been fuddling

you had been fuddling

he/she/it had been fuddling

we had been fuddling

they had been fuddling

PRESENT

I fuddle

you fuddle

he/she/it fuddles

we fuddle

they fuddle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am fuddling

you are fuddling

he/she/it is fuddling

we are fuddling

they are fuddling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

fuddling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have fuddled

you have fuddled

he/she/it has fuddled

we have fuddled

they have fuddled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been fuddling

you have been fuddling

he/she/it has been fuddling

we have been fuddling

they have been fuddling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it fuddle

SIMPLE PAST

I fuddled

you fuddled

he/she/it fuddled

we fuddled

they fuddled