OK......You didn't just make it up!
It is a real word and you did use it correctly!
VA.......Your So Smart!
be·fud·dle (b-fdl)
tr.v. be·fud·dled, be·fud·dling, be·fud·dles
1. To confuse; perplex. See Synonyms at confuse.
2. To stupefy with or as if with alcoholic drink