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flabbergast

Flabbergast (verb) means to overwhelm with bewilderment; to amaze, confound, or stun, especially in a ludicrous manner.

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To overwhelm with bewilderment; to amaze, confound, or stun, especially in a ludicrous manner.
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Etymology

The origin of the verb is uncertain; possibly dialectal (Suffolk), from flabby or flap (“to strike”) + aghast. The word may be related to Scottish flabrigast (“to boast”) or flabrigastit (“worn out with exertion”). The noun is derived from the verb.

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"flabbergast" (verb) means to overwhelm with bewilderment; to amaze, confound, or stun, especially in a ludicrous manner.

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