adj
flabbergasted
FLA-buh-gahs-tuhd
adj
1
Utterly astonished or shocked.
"She was flabbergasted when she won the lottery."
"He stood there flabbergasted, unable to say a word."
How to Use Flabbergasted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo shocked or amazed that you're momentarily speechless.
When to use it
Informal, often used for comic or emphatic effect.
Common pairings
completely flabbergasted
left flabbergasted
Word Forms
more flabbergasted comparative, most flabbergasted superlative
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Etymology
The past-tense form of "flabbergast," a word of uncertain origin first recorded in the 18th century, possibly blending "flabby" and "aghast."