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flabbergast

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11 lettersPronunciation /ˈflæbə(ˌ)ɡɑːst/Part of speech verbSorted aabbefglrstStarts with FEnds with T0 clues
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Definitions

  1. overcome with amazement

Word origin

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”).

Used in a sentence

  • He was flabbergasted to find that his work had been done for him before he began.
  • Her stupidity flabbergasts me, and I have to force myself to keep a straight face while she explains her beliefs.
  • The oddity of the situation was so flabbergasting I couldn’t react in time for anyone to see it.

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