kerflummox — ozdic

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1

To flummox; to perplex or baffle.

2

To ponder or meditate.

Disko Troop was smoking by the roof of the cabin—one eye on the craft around, and the other on the little fly at the main-mast-head. "When Dad kerflummoxes that way," said Dan in a whisper, "he's doin' some high-line thinkin' fer all hands. I'll lay my wage an' share we'll make berth soon. […]"

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Disko Troop was smoking by the roof of the cabin—one eye on the craft around, and the other on the little fly at the main-mast-head. "When Dad kerflummoxes that way," said Dan in a whisper, "he's doin

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In some senses, kerflummox is marked as informal, archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.