addle
1 of 1verb/ˈædəl/
Forms:addles,addling,addled,addled
1
to make someone unable to think clearly
- The complex instructions completely addled my brain.
- Too much noise can addle your concentration.
- His thoughts were addled by exhaustion and stress.
- The heat seemed to addle everyone's judgment.
- She was so addled by the unexpected question that she couldn't respond.
2
(especially of eggs or organic matter) to go bad
- The eggs had addled after weeks in the sun.
- If left unrefrigerated, they'll addle quickly.
- The smell of addled food filled the kitchen.
- Farmers used to check for addled eggs before selling them.
- The heat caused the milk to addle overnight.