confuzzle

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Quotations 1.3.2 Synonyms

[edit] English

The term “confuzzle” is considered a neologism based on standardized Wiktionary criteria. Neologisms are newly acknowledged terms. They typically have not been in circulation long enough or widely enough for their social status to be determined. Neologisms can be nonces, slang terms, or even illiteracies. The citation of “confuzzle” may be restricted to certain other contexts that have not been fully investigated, such as industry jargon or regional use. The term may not generally be understood even within those contexts.

[edit] Etymology

Blend of confuse and puzzle.

[edit] Noun

confuzzle (countability unattested)

1. The state of confusion and/or being puzzled.
   • 1997 May 1, Glenn Hushyn, “Almost done with the semester”, alt.shoe.lesbians, Usenet

     I was all in a confuzzle last night after the Ellen show, and my mind was going too fast for my typing skills.

   • 2000 July 6, “Lula” a.k.a “Josie” a.k.a. “Archer-bull”, “Re: FMily [sic.] Take Note was Re: Numbness & pain”, alt.med.fibromyalgia, Usenet

     Always glad to clear up confuzzles since too often I only add to them.  ;)

   • 2001 November 20, Remus Shepherd, “Re: um... hello? <nervous-wriggle>”, alt.devilbunnies, Usenet

     The confuzzle is strong with this one.

   • 2001 December 17, Vince M. “VinceH” Hudd, from softrock.co.uk, “Re: Blueyonder newserver”, comp.sys.acorn.misc, 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.

[edit] Verb

to confuzzle (third-person singular simple present confuzzles, present participle confuzzling, simple past and past participle confuzzled)

1. (slang) To confuse or puzzle.

[edit] Quotations

• For examples of the usage of this term see the citations page.

[edit] Synonyms

• (to confuse): confuse, discombobulate