verb

boggle

BOG-uhl

Boggle (verb) means to overwhelm or bewilder the mind, especially with something surprising or hard to grasp. Example: “The sheer scale of the universe boggles the mind.”

verb

To overwhelm or bewilder the mind, especially with something surprising or hard to grasp.

"The sheer scale of the universe boggles the mind."

"It boggles me how quickly the project fell apart."

How to use boggle

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo confuse or amaze someone so much that they can barely process it.

Common pairings

boggle the mind mind-boggling

Word forms

boggled past tense, boggles plural, boggles singular

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Etymology

Related to bogle, an old term for a goblin; the sense shifted from "startle as if seeing a ghost" to "confuse or overwhelm."

Synonyms

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Related words

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Rhymes for boggle

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Frequently asked questions

What does “boggle” mean?

The word “boggle” means to overwhelm or bewilder the mind, especially with something surprising or hard to grasp. In plain terms, to confuse or amaze someone so much that they can barely process it.

How do you pronounce “boggle”?

“Boggle” is pronounced BOG-uhl (/ˈbɑ.ɡəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “boggle” in a sentence?

Here is “boggle” used in a sentence: “The sheer scale of the universe boggles the mind.”

What part of speech is “boggle”?

“Boggle” is a verb.

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