Piffled: meaning, definitions and examples

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piffled

 

[ หˆpษชfld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of confusion

The term 'piffled' is used to describe a state of being confused or bewildered, often in a lighthearted manner. It can refer to someone who is flustered or at a loss for words, typically due to surprise or shock. The usage is informal and can convey a sense of being playfully baffled rather than deeply perplexed. This word can also imply a sense of being slightly intoxicated or dazed, contributing to a whimsical description of one's mental state.

Synonyms

baffled, bewildered, confused, dazed, flustered

Examples of usage

  • She looked utterly piffled when he proposed.
  • After mixing the cocktails, I felt a bit piffled.
  • His explanation left me quite piffled.
  • The sudden news left everyone in a piffled state.

Translations

Translations of the word "piffled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น confuso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅเคฐเคฎเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verwirrt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bingung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟะปัƒั‚ะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zmieszany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆททไนฑใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท confus

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ confundido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸaลŸฤฑrmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ผ๋ž€์Šค๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุชุจูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zmatenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmรคtenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ฐๆƒ‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zmeden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ruglaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั‚ะฐัา›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒœแƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงaลŸqฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ confundido

Etymology

The word 'piffled' seems to have emerged from the early 20th century in American colloquial language. It is believed to be a variant of the term 'piffling,' which means trivial or of little importance. The roots of both terms suggest a playful or dismissive attitude toward confusion or trivial matters. Its informal nature makes it popular in casual conversations and creative writing, often carrying a connotation of lighthearted amusement. The evolution of 'piffled' may also reflect the cultural inclination toward playful language, where such whimsical terms are embraced to articulate experiences of surprise or bewilderment in everyday life.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,724, 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.