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Meaning of Gobsmacked
The primary meaning of the word "Gobsmacked" is to be utterly shocked or amazed.
Etymology of Gobsmacked
The word "Gobsmacked" originated in the UK, with "gob" being a slang term for mouth, and "smacked" implying a sudden, forceful impact.
The term has been in use since the mid-20th century, with its popularity increasing significantly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Synonyms
astonished
amazed
stunned
shocked
flabbergasted
dumbfounded
bewildered
perplexed
baffled
confounded
dismayed
appalled
horrified
terrified
petrified
aghast
agog
awestruck
stunned
speechless
breathless
mute
wordless
tongue-tied
amazed
astounded
staggered
dazed
disbelieving
incredulous
unconvinced
skeptical
disconcerted
unsettled
unnerved
frightened
fearful
intimidated
Definitions
- The word "Gobsmacked" is defined by Oxford Languages as being utterly shocked or amazed, or feeling as though one has been punched in the mouth.
- * It can also imply a state of being stunned into silence, where one is left speechless due to extreme surprise or astonishment.
Usage Examples
- I was gobsmacked when I heard the news about the surprise party.
- * The crowd was gobsmacked by the magician's incredible trick.
- * She was gobsmacked by the beautiful scenery and couldn't stop taking pictures.