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muddler /ˈmʌd(ə)lə /noun1A person who creates muddles, especially because of a disorganized method of thinking or working.This reviewer, however, questions whether Bryan was such a muddler as Secretary of State....- People get lazy, looking for a savior, and instead just end up with another muddler.
- Evelyn Waugh might have dismissed them as pathetic muddlers who did not belong in the church.
2 (also muddler minnow) A type of fly used in trout-fishing.I ignored her, concentrating instead on casting my muddler minnow into the river....- If you're fishing some choppy water why not try a muddler minnow across the surface.
- Rolled muddlers, tied-down minnows, mickey finns, chum and coho fry are just a few of the patterns soon to be presented by eager fly-fishers.
3A stick used to stir cocktails.Have you heard of using that muddler to actually muddle the sugar, lime and mint?...- If you don't have a muddler, a small wooden pestle will do just fine. Add the mint, a touch of soda and two teaspoons of sugar to your mixing glass.
- She disappeared into the basement to grab shakers and strainers and muddlers and all the rest of the equipment the class would need to get them through the afternoon session.
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