verb
muddles; muddled; muddling
[+ obj] to cause confusion in (someone or someone's mind) - often used as (be) muddled
to mix up (something) in a confused way
muddle along
[phrasal verb] informal :to think, act, or proceed in a confused way or without a plan
muddle through
[phrasal verb] informal :to do something without doing it very well or easily
noun
[singular] a state of confusion or disorder
a situation or mistake caused by confusion
a confused mess