Bejumbles

/bɪˈdʒʌmbəlz/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of bejumble; causes to be thoroughly mixed or confused.

Etymology

From 'bejumble' with the regular third-person singular '-s' suffix. The base word combines 'be-' (thorough action) and 'jumble' (to mix).

Kelly Says

Most speakers today would simply say 'jumbles up' instead of 'bejumbles,' showing how English gradually abandoned many 'be-' verbs in favor of phrasal verbs with prepositions like 'up,' 'out,' and 'around.'

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