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Definition of flummox

flummox

/ˈflʌm.əks/
flum · mox
Adjective:flummoxed
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Past Simple:flummoxed
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Past Participle:flummoxed
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Present Participle:flummoxing
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flummox Lexical Profile

flummox Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To perplex, confuse, or bewilder someone greatly, leaving them at a loss as to what to say or do.

Example

"The unexpected technical glitch completely flummoxed the presenter during the live demonstration."

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• Rhymes for flummox

• Nearby Words

flulike
flume
flummery
flummox
flump
flunk
flunker

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-19th century, probably originating as British regional dialectal slang (documented in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire) and popularized by Charles Dickens in 'The Pickwick Papers' (1837).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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