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2. To think and act in a confused, aimless
way.

Mud"dle, n. A state of being
turbid or confused; hence, intellectual cloudiness or
dullness.

We both grub on in a muddle.

Mud"dle*head` (?), n. A stupid
person. [Colloq.] C. Reade. -- Mud"dle-head`ed,
a. [Colloq.] Dickens.

Mud"dler (?), n. One who, or that
which, muddles.

Mud"dy (?), a.
[Compar. Muddier (?);
superl. Muddiest.] 1.
Abounding in mud; besmeared or dashed with mud; as, a
muddy road or path; muddy boots.

2. Turbid with mud; as, muddy
water.

3. Consisting of mud or earth; gross;
impure.

This muddy vesture of decay.

4. Confused, as if turbid with mud; cloudy in
mind; dull; stupid; also, immethodical; incoherent; vague.


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