thrown
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Confused; perplexed.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I was totally thrown by his bizarre remarks.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “thrown” mean?
Confused; perplexed.
Is “thrown” formal or informal?
thrown is generally slang.