befuddle
|be-fud-dle|
B2
/bɪˈfʌdəl/
thoroughly confuse
Etymology
Etymology Information
'befuddle' originates from English, specifically the prefix 'be-' meaning 'thoroughly' and 'fuddle' meaning 'to confuse'.
Historical Evolution
'fuddle' transformed into 'befuddle' in the 19th century, adding the prefix 'be-' to intensify the meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to confuse thoroughly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/02/10 19:21