"flummoxy" meaning in All languages combined

See flummoxy on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: flummox + -y Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|flummox|y}} flummox + -y Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} flummoxy (not comparable)
  1. (informal) flummoxed Tags: informal, not-comparable
    Sense id: en-flummoxy-en-adj-as7SpP0n Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y

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