noun

clutter

clutter, mess, jumble

My desk is covered in clutter.

My desk is covered in clutter.

I need to clear out all this clutter.

I need to clear out all this clutter.

((clutter)) an untidy collection of things The room was full of clutter.

Synonyms: mess, jumble, disorder; Antonyms: order, tidiness

Possibly from Middle English 'clotter' (to form clots), suggesting a messy coagulation of items.

Sounds a bit like 'cluster'. Imagine a 'cluster' of things that are disorganized, creating 'clutter'.

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