|
English to English noun
| 1 |
a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution |  | Example: he loved to solve chessmate puzzles
that's a real puzzler
source: wordnet30
| 2 |
a game that tests your ingenuity | | source: wordnet30
| 3 |
Something which perplexes or embarrasses; especially, a toy or a problem contrived for testing ingenuity; also, something exhibiting marvelous skill in making. | | source: webster1913
verb
| 4 |
be a mystery or bewildering to | | Example: This beats me!
Got me--I don't know the answer!
a vexing problem
This question really stuck me
source: wordnet30
| 5 |
be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide | | Example: We puzzled over her sudden departure
source: wordnet30
| 6 |
To perplex; to confuse; to embarrass; to put to a stand; to nonplus. | | source: webster1913
| 7 |
To be bewildered, or perplexed. | | source: webster1913
|