jumble
Translation
jumble, muddle, mess
Examples
His room was a jumble of books and clothes.
His room was a jumble of books and clothes.
Grammar Patterns
a jumble of ((sth.)) a confused mixture of (sth.) His room was a jumble of books and clothes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mess, muddle, clutter, disorder; Antonyms: order, arrangement
Etymology
Possibly a blend of 'jump' and 'tumble'. The idea is of things moving around in a confused way.
Memory Tips
Imagine things 'jumping' and 'tumbling' together into a messy pile.