verb
flabbergast
Flabbergast (verb) means to shock someone so much that they are left speechless, often in a comical way.
verb
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To shock someone so much that they are left speechless, often in a comical way.
"The oddity of the situation was so flabbergasting I couldn’t react in time for anyone to see it."
"Her stupidity flabbergasts me, and I have to force myself to keep a straight face while she explains her beliefs."
"He was flabbergasted to find that his work had been done for him before he began."
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Etymology
The verb's origin is uncertain; it may be dialectal (Suffolk), formed from flabby or flap ("to strike") and aghast. It might also be related to Scottish flabrigast ("to boast") or flabrigastit ("worn out with exertion"). The noun comes from the verb.
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What is the meaning of flabbergast?
"flabbergast" (verb) means to shock someone so much that they are left speechless, often in a comical way.
What is another word for flabbergast?
Other words for "flabbergast" include boggle.
