flabbergast

Meanings

• Verb

  To astonish or shock someone so much that they are speechless.

  - "The unexpected news flabbergasted the entire family."
  - "The magician's trick flabbergasted the audience."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈflæbɚˌɡæst/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

astonishment , astoundedness , awe , dumbfoundedness , flabbergastation , flabbergaster , flabbergastment , stupefaction , dork , dweeb , geek , flabbergaster

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flabbergast
gast , last , cast

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Variants

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flabbergast , flabbergasted , flabbergasting , flabbergastingly , flabbergasts

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to strike with a flat blow,' but the current meaning comes from the idea of being struck so forcefully that one is left speechless.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'flabbergast' first appeared in print in the late 16th century.

2. The word 'flabbergast' is sometimes used colloquially to describe a situation that is not just surprising, but also delightful or exciting.

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Related Concepts

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1. astonishment: A feeling of being shocked or amazed by something.

2. surprise: An unexpected event or situation that catches one off guard.

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Culture

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The term 'flabbergast' has been used extensively in literature and popular culture to describe moments of shock or surprise. In the novel 'David Copperfield' by Charles Dickens, the character Micawber is described as being 'flabbergasted' when he learns of a sudden turn of events.

How to Memorize "flabbergast"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'flabbergast' as a large wave crashing over someone, leaving them speechless and stunned.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'flabbergast' starts with the letter 'F,' which sounds like 'F'lash' and 'F'reeze, reminding you of the sudden and shocking nature of the word.

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