Meanings
plural confuzzles
- childishslangA state of confusion or puzzlement.
The confuzzle is strong with this one.
2001 November 20, Remus Shepherd, “Re: um... hello? <nervous-wriggle>”, in alt.devilbunnies (Usenet)3 more examples
I was all in a confuzzle last night after the Ellen show, and my mind was going too fast for my typing skills.
1997 May 1, Glenn Hushyn, “Almost done with the semester”, in alt.shoe.lesbians (Usenet)Always glad to clear up confuzzles since too often I only add to them. ;)
2000 July 6, “Lula” a.k.a “Josie” a.k.a. “Archer-bull”, “Re: FMily [sic.] Take Note was Re: Numbness & pain”, in alt.med.fibromyalgia (Usenet)Now, I find if there are any posts to send, it seems to get in a confuzzle and never reaches the point of fetching.
2001 December 17, Vince M. “VinceH” Hudd, from softrock.co.uk, “Re: Blueyonder newserver”, in comp.sys.acorn.misc (Usenet)
present singular third person confuzzles · participle present confuzzling · participle past confuzzled · past confuzzled
Synonyms & antonyms
Origin
Blend of confuse + puzzle. Compare befuzzle.
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confuzzle. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/confuzzle
“confuzzle.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/confuzzle. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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