General
guddle
What does guddle mean?
A confused mess; as a verb, to catch fish (trout) by hand under the banks.
"His desk is a total guddle."
Origin
Scots, of imitative/uncertain origin; the fishing sense is well documented.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'guddle' mean?
It has two senses: a confused mess or muddle, and — as a verb — to catch fish, usually trout, by hand under the riverbank.
How do you use 'guddle' for a mess?
You'd say 'his desk is a total guddle' about something chaotic and disorganised.
What is 'guddling for trout'?
An old technique of catching trout by feeling under the banks and grabbing them by hand rather than with a rod.
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