confuzzle

noun, verb — 2 senses

confuzzle

noun

/kənˈfʌz.əl/

Etymology Blend of confuse + puzzle. Compare befuzzle.

1

Childish, Slang A state of confusion or puzzlement.

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):

2 more examples

The confuzzle is strong with this one.2001 November 20, Remus Shepherd, “Re: um... hello? <nervous-wriggle>”, in alt.devilbunnies (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):

confuzzle

verb

Etymology Blend of confuse + puzzle. Compare befuzzle.

1

Childish, Slang To confuse or puzzle.

Derived terms: confuzzled, confuzzlement, confuzzling

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