flummoxed

Meanings

• Adjective

  Baffled or perplexed to the point of being unable to act or think clearly.

  - "Despite his extensive knowledge, he was flummoxed by the unexpected question."
  - "The detective was flummoxed by the complexity of the case."

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Synonyms

bewildered , mystified , perplexed , stumped

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flummoxed
dumbfounded , perplexed , bewildered

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Variants

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flummoxed , flummox , flummoxes , flummoxing

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to be thrown off one's feet' or 'to be struck dumb'. Derived from the Middle English word 'flumoxen', which means 'to stun or stupefy'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'flummoxed' first appeared in print in the late 16th century.

2. The term 'flummox' is also used in golf to describe a shot that hits the ground before reaching the green, resulting in an unexpected bounce and direction.

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Related Concepts

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1. Baffled: Feeling confused or perplexed. Synonym of 'flummoxed'.

2. Perplexed: Feeling puzzled or confused. Synonym of 'flummoxed'.

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Culture

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In literature, 'flummoxed' has been used to describe characters who are faced with difficult situations or challenges that they are unable to overcome. It has also been used metaphorically to describe situations where one is completely confused or at a loss.

How to Memorize "flummoxed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the feeling of being flummoxed. Imagine yourself in a situation where you are completely baffled and unsure of what to do next.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flummoxed' with feelings of confusion and uncertainty. Think of a time when you were completely stumped by a problem or situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'F-L-U-M-M-O-X-E-D' to remember the meaning of the word. Each letter represents a word in the definition: 'Feeling Lost, Unable to Move, Making X-tra Effort to Decipher'.

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