Meaning & Definition of word "Boggle"

Boggle

/ˈbɒɡl/

1. A state of confusion or bewilderment.
- Example: She was in a boggle after hearing the shocking news.
2. An act of boggling or being boggled.
- Example: The boggle in the room was evident as everyone tried to process what had happened.

1. To be overwhelmed or bewildered, especially by something unexpected or difficult.
- Example: The complexity of the math problem boggled her mind.
2. To hesitate or be unwilling to accept something due to surprise or confusion.
- Example: He boggled at the outrageous claims made during the presentation.
3. To make someone unable to think clearly, usually due to surprise or confusion.
- Example: The unexpected news boggled him, leaving him speechless.

Middle English 'boglen', meaning to hesitate or stammer.

boggle the mind:

to be incredibly confusing or surprising.

confusion:

the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind.

astonishment:

great surprise or amazement.

bewilderment:

a state of being perplexed and confused.

Meaning: to freak out or be extremely surprised.

Example Sentence: When I saw the surprise party, I totally boggled.

Meaning: to be unable to comprehend something fully.

Example Sentence: That math problem just boggled my brain.