by insignis November 14, 2003

by chimneychangah February 9, 2015

by ZippyMyDog February 13, 2018

Bumfuzzle is a whimsical term that describes a state of confusion, perplexity, or disarray. It's like feeling utterly befuddled or lost in a situation, as if your mental compass has suddenly gone haywire, and you can't make heads or tails of things. When you're bumfuzzled, it's like being trapped in a mental labyrinth of your own making
Usage Example 1: "After reading the instructions for assembling the bookshelf, I was completely bumfuzzled and ended up with a bookshelf-shaped sculpture of frustration."
Usage Example 2: "Navigating the city's winding streets without GPS left me hopelessly bumfuzzled, and I eventually had to ask a friendly stranger for directions."
Usage Example 2: "Navigating the city's winding streets without GPS left me hopelessly bumfuzzled, and I eventually had to ask a friendly stranger for directions."
by dgassadf October 11, 2023

by D.H. February 23, 2004

by xtypi September 10, 2010

To bumfuzzle is to confuse or fluster. Bumfuzzle is most often used in the dialect of the Southern United States. It is colloquial, meaning it is typically used in informal conversation. It is very similar to bamboozle, and may be derived from it.
In an attempt to bumfuzzle his mother, Tony hid her keys in the microwave and pretended to know nothing about it.
by YourUrbanPerson March 4, 2022
