clutter

clutter
[[t]klʌ̱tə(r)[/t]]
clutters, cluttering, cluttered
1) N-UNCOUNT Clutter is a lot of things in an untidy state, especially things that are not useful or necessary.

Caroline prefers her worktops to be clear of clutter.

2) VERB If things or people clutter a place, they fill it in an untidy way.

[V n] Empty soft-drink cans lie everywhere. They clutter the desks and are strewn across the floor...

[be V-ed with n] The roads were cluttered with cars and vans.

Derived words:
cluttered ADJ-GRADED

...a sad, dirty, cluttered room filled with the evidence of a sloppy man.

Clutter up means the same as clutter.

V P n (not pron) The vehicles cluttered up the car park... Also V n P with n V n P This room is so impressive it would be a shame to clutter it up.


English dictionary. 2008.

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