flummox

[fluhm-uhks]

verb (used with object)

Informal.

1. to bewilder; confound; confuse.

flummox

/ ˈflʌməks /

verb

1. (tr) to perplex or bewilder

Word History and Origins

Origin of flummox¹

First recorded in 1830–40; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of flummox¹

C19: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

"I was flummoxed, then fuming about it. They seemed to dismiss the fact that the plane turned around," she said.

From BBC

There’s a look in his eye like a hungry mutt staring at a butcher shop window: pathetic and moony and flummoxed by how to get what he wants.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, progressives are flummoxed by the right, yet again.

From Los Angeles Times

The words come fast and furious and flummoxing.

From Los Angeles Times

Anderson — flummoxed as he watched Montgomery come to the mound as he called on right-hander Connor Brogdon from the bullpen — has only finished the fifth inning twice in his past five starts.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• baffle 
• bewilder 
• confound 
• discombobulate 
• mystify 
• nonplus 
• perplex