English Explanatory Dictionary

flabbergast

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To overwhelm with bewilderment; to amaze, confound, or stun, especially in a ludicrous manner.
noun
  1. An awkward person.
  2. Overwhelming confusion, shock, or surprise.

Pronunciation

/ˈflæbə(ˌ)ɡɑːst/ flăb′ər-găst' /ˈflæbɚˌɡæst/ en-us-flabbergast.ogg en-au-flabbergast.ogg

Word forms

flabbergast flabbergasts flabbergasting flabbergasted

Etymology

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”). The noun is derived from the verb.

Synonyms

flabbergaster dork dweeb geek flabbergast flabagast flabaghast gink nerd Nigel nosebleed astonishment astoundedness awe dumbfoundedness flabbergastation flabbergastment stupefaction bafflement bemusement bewilderment confusion misunderstanding muddle mix-up noncomputation quagmire amazement shock surprise

Derived words

flabbergastation flabbergaster flabbergasting flabbergastingly flabbergastment flabergastation
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