Befuddled Definition & Meaning
befuddled
- adjective
- stupefied by alcoholic drink; "the wino's poor befuddled mind"; "a mind befogged with drink"
- perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment; "obviously bemused by his questions"; "bewildered and confused"; "a cloudy and confounded philosopher"; "just a mixed-up kid"; "she felt lost on the first day of school"
- confused and vague; used especially of thinking; "muddleheaded ideas"; "your addled little brain"; "woolly thinking"; "woolly-headed ideas"
"Befuddled" in song lyrics
See how befuddled is used in real songs:
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"You gone and left me so befuddled"
Do or Die f/ Johnny P — Dead Homies -
"It didn't make sense but I was befuddled"
Jesse Abraham — Life Is a Free Throw -
"I don't need to be subtle to leave you befuddled"
MC Paul Barman — Housemate Troubles
Words that rhyme with befuddled
Usage tips for "befuddled"
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