flabbergast
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flabbergast
- /ˈflæbə(ˌ)ɡɑːst/ UK
- /ˈflæbɚˌɡæst/ US
Where it comes from
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.
verb flabbergasts · flabbergasting · flabbergasted · flabbergast
- To overwhelm with bewilderment; to amaze, confound, or stun, especially in a ludicrous manner. He was flabbergasted to find that his work had been done for him before he began.
noun flabbergasts
- An awkward person.
- Overwhelming confusion, shock, or surprise. His flabbergast was so great he couldn’t even come up with a plausible answer.
