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verdutzen — meaning in English

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English meaning

baffle verb To leave someone completely confused, unable to work something out.

Senses

verdutzen is used for these senses in English:

baffle To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle. [from 17th c.]
nonplus (transitive) To bewilder or perplex (someone); to confound, to flummox.

baffle — full definition

verb To leave someone completely confused, unable to work something out.
verb To stop someone's plans or efforts from succeeding.
verb (nautical) Of wind or weather, to make it difficult for a ship to make headway.
verb To slow down or control the flow of a liquid, gas, light or sound.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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