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Definition of muddler

muddler

/ˈmʌd.lər/
mud · dler
Plural:muddlers
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• noun

1

A bartender's tool, resembling a small pestle, used to mash fruits, herbs, and spices in the bottom of a glass to release their flavors when making cocktails.

Example

"The bartender used a wooden muddler to crush fresh mint leaves and lime wedges for the mojito."

2

A person who acts in a confused, disorganized, or bungling manner, often making a mess of a task or situation.

Example

"Despite his good intentions, the manager proved to be an indecisive muddler who only complicated the project."

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• Rhymes for muddler

• Nearby Words

muddle
muddled
muddleheaded
muddler
muddy
mudflap
mudflat

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the verb 'muddle'—which originally meant to wallow in mud or stir up sediment, from Middle Dutch 'moddelen'—combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Muddler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/muddler
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