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Motley
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Meanings of Motley
Adjective
- Made up of many different kinds of things.
- Having lots of different colors.
Noun
- A mix of different things that don't usually go together.
- The colorful clothes worn by a jester or clown.
- A funny person who makes jokes, like a fool.
Explanation of the word: Motley
Motley means something that is made up of many different colors or types. Imagine a box of crayons with lots of different colors in it!
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Translations for the word: Motley
hindi
मोटली
motli
रंग-बिरंगा
rang-biranga
मिश्रित
mishrit
Synonyms for the word: Motley
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Motley
What does 'motley' mean?
The word 'motley' means made up of many different colors or types. It can also describe a group of people or things that are very different from each other.
How do you pronounce 'motley'?
You pronounce 'motley' like this: 'maht-lee'.
What is the origin of the word 'motley'?
The word 'motley' comes from the Middle English word 'moteley', which means 'mixed' or 'variegated'. It was often used to describe a type of cloth that had many colors.
What is the meaning of 'motley' in Bengali?
The word 'motley' in Bengali is 'বৈচিত্র্য' (Baichitrya).