Boggle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɒɡ.əl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Boggle is a verb meaning (transitive or intransitive) (literally or figuratively) to stop or hesitate as if suddenly seeing a bogle.
Meaning
(transitive or intransitive) (literally or figuratively) to stop or hesitate as if suddenly seeing a bogle.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To be bewildered, dumbfounded, or confused.
- (transitive) To confuse or mystify; overwhelm.
- (US, dialect) To embarrass with difficulties; to palter or equivocate; to bungle or botch
- (intransitive, obsolete) To dissemble; to play fast and loose (with someone or something).
- (intransitive, of a rat) To wiggle the eyes as a result of bruxing.
- (dated) A scruple or objection.
- (dated) A bungle; a botched situation.
Example Sentences
The mind boggles.
He boggled at the surprising news.
You boggle shrewdly, every feather starts you […]
The horror of the deed and its consequences boggle the imagination.
Word Forms
- boggles
- boggling
- boggled
Synonyms for boggle
Depending on context, synonyms include flabbergast.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include flabbergast, confuse, dumbfound, amaze, buffle, bobble.
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