kerflummox means to flummox; to perplex or baffle. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.
Etymology
From ker- + flummox.
verb
- To flummox; to perplex or baffle.
- 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. […]"”