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dumbstruck

[duhm-struhk]

dumb·struck

[duhm-struhk]
adjective
temporarily deprived of the power of speech, as by surprise or confusion; dumbfounded.
Also, dumb·strick·en [duhm-strik-uhn] .


Origin:
1885–90; dumb + struck
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Dumbstruck is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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dumbstruck or dumbstricken (ˈdʌmˌstrʌk, ˈdʌmˌstrɪkən)
 
adj
temporarily deprived of speech through shock or surprise
 
dumbstricken or dumbstricken
 
adj

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