baffle
|baf/fle|
B2
/ˈbæfəl/
confused
Etymology
Etymology Information
'baffle' originates from French, specifically the word 'bafouer,' where 'baf-' meant 'to mock.'
Historical Evolution
'bafouer' transformed into the English word 'baffle' during the 16th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to mock or ridicule,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to confuse or perplex.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35