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Flummox: meaning, definitions and examples

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flummox

 

[ ˈflʌməks ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

confuse

To flummox someone is to confuse or perplex them. It can also mean to bewilder or confound. The term is often used to describe a situation where someone is completely puzzled or at a loss for what to do.

Synonyms

bewilder, confuse, perplex

Examples of usage

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

puzzle

A flummox is a state of confusion or bewilderment. It can also refer to a situation or problem that is difficult to solve or understand. The term is often used in a light-hearted or humorous context.

Synonyms

enigma, mystery, puzzle

Examples of usage

  • The riddle left them in a state of flummox.
  • Solving the puzzle proved to be a real flummox for the team.

Translations

Translations of the word "flummox" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confundir

🇮🇳 भ्रमित करना

🇩🇪 verwirren

🇮🇩 membingungkan

🇺🇦 збивати з пантелику

🇵🇱 zdezorientować

🇯🇵 困惑させる

🇫🇷 déconcerter

🇪🇸 desconcertar

🇹🇷 şaşırtmak

🇰🇷 당황하게 하다

🇸🇦 يربك

🇨🇿 zmást

🇸🇰 zmiasť

🇨🇳 使困惑

🇸🇮 zmedti

🇮🇸 rugla

🇰🇿 шатастыру

🇬🇪 დაბნევა

🇦🇿 çaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 desconcertar

Etymology

The origin of the word 'flummox' is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the 19th century in the UK. It may have derived from a combination of various regional dialects. The word has since become popular in the English language, especially in informal and colloquial contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,728, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.