Pudder

Origin

Compare pother.

Full definition of pudder

Noun

1. A confused noise; turmoil; bustle; tumult.
• MiltonAll in a pudder.

Verb

1. (transitive) To perplex; to embarrass; to confuse; to bother.
2. (intransitive) To make a tumult or bustle; to splash; to make a pother or fuss.
• BarrowPuddering in the designs or doings of others.
• HollandOthers pudder into their food with their broad nebs.