Kerflummox
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Kerflummox is a verb meaning (transitive, informal) To flummox; to perplex or baffle.
Meaning
(transitive, informal) To flummox; to perplex or baffle.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, informal, archaic) To ponder or meditate.
Example Sentences
Disko Troop was smoking by the roof of the cabin—one eye on the craft around, and the other on the little fly at the main-mast-head. "When Dad kerflummoxes that way," said Dan in a whisper, "he's doin' some high-line thinkin' fer all hands. I'll lay my wage an' share we'll make berth soon. […]"
Word Forms
- kerflummoxes
- kerflummoxing
- kerflummoxed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include flummox, bumfuzzle, befuzzle, flustrate, fuddle, befuddle.
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