Definition

A person who confuses or mixes up information, often making it unclear or difficult to understand.

Example

The garbler made the instructions so confusing that no one could follow them.

Conversation

I heard that he is a real garbler when it comes to stories.

Yeah, I noticed that too! He tends to mix up the details.

It makes it hard to follow along sometimes, right?

For sure! I just wish he would stick to the main points.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Garbler → The word originates from Middle English 'garbler', which comes from the Old French 'garbler' (meaning to sift or to sort). It refers to someone who sorts or sifts through something, often to remove unwanted parts or impurities.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'sifting' through things to 'sort' them out — that's what a garbler does.

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