Dud and Muddle

Dud

Dud noun - Something that has failed.
Usage example: our first attempt was a complete dud, so we had to start over

Muddle and dud are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Muddle" instead a noun "Dud".

Nearby Word: dude

Muddle

Muddle noun - A state in which everything is out of order.

Dud and muddle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dud" instead a noun "Muddle".

Nearby Words: muddled, muddler, muddling
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