baffling Definition

baffle
verb baffled, baffling

1. To confuse or puzzle.

Thesaurus: confuse, puzzle, perplex, bewilder, confound, disconcert, mystify, flummox, stump; Antonym: enlighten.
2. To hinder or frustrate (plans, etc).

Thesaurus: hinder, impede, block, thwart, frustrate, obstruct; Antonym: help.

noun

1. A device for controlling the flow of gas, liquid or sound through an opening.

Form: baffle-board (also)
Form: baffle-plate
Form: baffler

Derivative: bafflement
noun

Derivative: baffling
adj

Derivative: bafflingly
adverb

Etymology: 16c: perhaps related to French befe mockery.