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Baffle: meaning, definitions and examples

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baffle

 

[ ˈbæf.əl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

confuse

To baffle means to confuse or perplex someone, making them unable to understand or figure out something.

Synonyms

bewilder, confound, puzzle

Examples of usage

  • He was baffled by the complicated instructions.
  • The unexpected turn of events baffled everyone in the room.
Context #2 | Noun

device

A baffle can also refer to a device or barrier used to control the flow of a fluid, gas, or sound.

Synonyms

barrier, block, obstacle

Examples of usage

  • The baffle in the exhaust system helps reduce noise pollution.
  • The baffle in the water tank prevents splashing.

Translations

Translations of the word "baffle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confundir

🇮🇳 चकराना

🇩🇪 verwirren

🇮🇩 membingungkan

🇺🇦 збивати з пантелику

🇵🇱 zdezorientować

🇯🇵 困惑させる (konwaku saseru)

🇫🇷 déconcerter

🇪🇸 desconcertar

🇹🇷 şaşırtmak

🇰🇷 혼란스럽게 하다 (honlanseureobge hada)

🇸🇦 أربك (arbak)

🇨🇿 zmást

🇸🇰 zmiasť

🇨🇳 使困惑 (shǐ kùnhuò)

🇸🇮 zmediti

🇮🇸 rugla

🇰🇿 шатастыру

🇬🇪 დაბნევა (dabneva)

🇦🇿 çaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 desconcertar

Etymology

The word 'baffle' originated from the Middle French word 'bafouer', meaning to disgrace or cheat. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the idea of confusing or perplexing someone. The use of 'baffle' in the sense of a device or barrier can be traced back to the early 19th century, where it was used in engineering contexts to describe a component that controls the flow of fluids or sound.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,341, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.