Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flummox

verb
/ˈflʌməks/
Definition
To confuse or perplex someone.
Examples
  • The complicated math problem seemed to flummox all the students.
  • His unexpected question did flummox me for a moment.
  • The intricate puzzle flummoxed even the most experienced players.
Meaning
When something flummoxes you, it makes you unsure and unable to think clearly about it.
Synonyms
  • confuse
  • bewilder
  • perplex
  • baffle
  • puzzle