I. verb
also flum·mix or flum·mux ˈfləmə̇ks, -mēks
( -ed/-ing/-es )
Etymology: origin unknown
transitive verb
: to throw into perplexity : embarrass greatly : confound , disconcert
intransitive verb
: to fail or give up : collapse
his scheme flummoxed and left him high and dry
II. noun
also flummix or flummux “
( -es )
: failure ; also : a state of confusion, perplexity, or embarrassment