Definition

To mix things together in a confused or messy way.

Example

She decided to bejumble the letters to create a new word.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they bejumble the ingredients in that recipe?

Yeah, it looked like a total mess at first!

I guess sometimes you just have to bejumble things to make them work.

Exactly! It’s all about trusting the process.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'bejumble' is formed from the prefix 'be-' (meaning to make or cause) and the root 'jumble' (from Middle English 'jumblen', meaning to mix or confuse). The word 'bejumble' means to cause something to be mixed up or confused.

Memory Tip

Think of 'making' something ('be-') 'mixed up' ('jumble') — that's why bejumble means to confuse or mix things up.

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