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Meaning of flabbergast

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

flabbergast

Pronunciation:/ˈflæbə(ˌ)ɡɑːst//ˈflæbɚˌɡæst/

noun

Definitions

  1. An awkward person.

    Synonyms:dorkdweebgeek
  2. Overwhelming confusion, shock, or surprise.

    Example: His flabbergast was so great he couldn’t even come up with a plausible answer.

    Synonyms:astonishmentastoundednessawedumbfoundednessflabbergastationflabbergasterflabbergastmentstupefaction

verb

Definitions

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

    Example: He was flabbergasted to find that his work had been done for him before he began.

    Synonyms:flabbergaster