verb
flummox
Flummox (verb) means to confuse; to fluster; to flabbergast.
verb
1
To confuse; to fluster; to flabbergast.
2
To give in, to give up, to collapse.
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Etymology
Uncertain, probably risen out of a British dialect (OED finds candidate words in Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, southern Cheshire, and Sheffield). The formation seems to be onomatopœic, expressive of the notion of throwing down roughly and untidily. [OED]. First use appears c. 1837 in the writings of Charles Dickens.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of flummox?
"flummox" (verb) means to confuse; to fluster; to flabbergast.
What are the different meanings of flummox?
"flummox" has 2 main meanings: 1. To confuse; to fluster; to flabbergast; 2. To give in, to give up, to collapse.