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gobsmacked

[ gob-smakt ]

adjective

, Chiefly British Slang.
  1. utterly astounded; astonished:

    I was truly gobsmacked by their decision.



gobsmacked

/ ˈɡɒbˌsmækt /

adjective

  1. slang.
    astounded; astonished


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Other Words From

  • gob·smack·ing adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of gobsmacked1

First recorded in 1955–60; gob 3 + smack 2 + -ed 2

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Word History and Origins

Origin of gobsmacked1

C20: from gob ³ + smack ²

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