Meaning of the word jumble in English

What does jumble mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

jumble

US /ˈdʒʌm.bəl/
UK /ˈdʒʌm.bəl/

Noun

an untidy or confused mass of things; a mess

Example:
His desk was a jumble of papers, books, and coffee cups.
The old attic was a jumble of forgotten treasures.

Verb

to mix up in a confused or untidy way

Example:
The children jumbled all the toys together in the box.
The old photographs were all jumbled together in a shoebox.
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