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Definition of “gobsmacked

gobsmacked (ˈɡɒbˌsmæktPronunciation for gobsmacked

Definitions

adjective

  1. British slang astounded; astonished

Word Origin

C20: from gob³ + smack²

Usage examples

  • one of us had asked, absolutely gobsmacked that Ting had never told us about such a gigantic thing.
    James Birrell, 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.
    Shapiro, Helen, Walking Back to Happiness (1994)

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