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Definition of baffler

baffler

/ˈbæf.lɚ/
baf · fler
Adverb:bafflingly
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Plural:bafflers
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Adjective:baffling
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baffler Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person or thing that baffles, perplexes, or confounds; a puzzling problem or mystery.

Example

"The sudden disappearance of the ancient manuscript remained a complete baffler for historians."

2

A mechanical plate, partition, or acoustic screen used to deflect, regulate, or dampen the flow of fluid, light, or sound.

Example

"The engineer installed a metal baffler inside the exhaust pipe to reduce engine noise."

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• Rhymes for baffler

• Nearby Words

bael
baffle
bafflement
baffler
baffling
bafflingly
bafing

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Baffler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/baffler
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