boggled

bog·gle

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bog-uh l]
- /ˈbɒg əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bog-uh l]
- /ˈbɒg əl/

Definitions of boggled word

verb with object boggled to overwhelm or bewilder, as with the magnitude, complexity, or abnormality of: The speed of light boggles the mind. 1
verb with object boggled to bungle; botch. 1
verb without object boggled to hesitate or waver because of scruples, fear, etc. 1
verb without object boggled to start or jump with fear, alarm, or surprise; shrink; shy. 1
verb without object boggled to bungle awkwardly. 1
verb without object boggled to be overwhelmed or bewildered. 1

See all 10 definitions of boggled

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Origin of boggled

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

First recorded in 1590-1600; perhaps from boggle2

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Parts of speech for Boggled

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Boggled

boggled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for boggled

verb boggled

muffed — a thick, tubular case for the hands, covered with fur or other material, used by women and girls for warmth and as a handbag.
wondered — to think or speculate curiously: to wonder about the origin of the solar system.

All 2 Synonyms of boggled