Coincidence skeptic User ID: 85036727 United States 01/12/2023 07:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | “BAFFLED”, the word of 2023 Definition of “baffled”, extremely confused or puzzled from Merriam-Webster. From the Cambridge dictionary; to cause someone to be completely unable to understand or explain.
Etymology of the word “baffled”; late 16th century, to cheat, deceive.
Now it has become a word which says secretly what is openly forbidden to say. Tied up into the word are the frustrations, sadness, fear, and disgust felt by the people.
One small word, “baffled”, one powerful weapon! |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 85036727 United States 01/12/2023 08:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: “BAFFLED”, the word of 2023 Another:; “baffle”, to foil or render ineffectual the efforts of another. The term seems to be applied to any action suffering from impediments. To slabber, stammer, or talk idly, hoodwink or deceive.
We live in a baffling time. |