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What Does Baffle Mean?

Verb

  • To confuse someone so they don't understand.
  • To stop someone from doing what they want.
  • To try hard but not succeed.

Noun

  • A thing that helps to keep sounds or liquids from moving around too much.
  • A feature in buildings that makes it hard for enemies to get in.
  • A tool used in mining to help control machines.

Baffle — Full Explanation

Baffle means to be confused or not understand something. Like when you see a magic trick and you don't know how it was done.

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Baffle Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
बाफल

baafal

चौंकाना

chaunkaana

हैरान करना

hairaan karna

Frequently Asked Questions About Baffle

What does 'baffle' mean?
To baffle means to confuse someone or make it hard for them to understand something.
How do you pronounce 'baffle'?
You pronounce 'baffle' like this: 'BAF-uhl'.
What is the origin of the word 'baffle'?
The word 'baffle' comes from the Middle English word 'baflen', which means to confuse or to make someone unable to understand.
What is the meaning of 'baffle' in Bengali?
The word 'baffle' in Bengali is 'বিভ্রান্ত করা' (Bibhraanta kara).