jumble

Universal Words verb, noun verb [VN] [usuallypassive] ~ sth (together / up) to mix things together in a confused or untidy way: Books, shoes and clothes were jumbled together on the floor. jumbled adjective: a jumbled collection of objects * jumbled thoughts noun 1 [sing.] ~ (of sth) an untidy or confused mixture of things: a jumble of books and paper * The essay was a meaningless jumble of ideas. 2 [U] (BrE) a collection of old or used clothes, etc. that are no longer wanted and are going to be taken to a jumble sale