gobsmacked (ˈɡɒbˌsmækt
)
Definitions
adjective
- British slang astounded; astonished
Word Origin
C20: from gob³ + smack²Usage examples
one of us had asked, absolutely gobsmacked that Ting had never told us about such a gigantic thing.
, THE MAŃANA MAN (2002)The Passion Of The Christ Steve Sealink It's only just being released to suitably gobsmacked British audiences.
Megastar (2005)Hilton's publicist, Richard Squire, and Kylie Speer, of See, were reportedly gobsmacked when Hilton dropped the bombshell.
The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)TONY PULIS picked up his first point as Portsmouth boss but was gobsmacked his side failed to bag all three.
Sun, News of the World (2000)"He obviously thought he was paying me a compliment, but I was completely gobsmacked.
, Walking Back to Happiness (1994)