gobsmacked
[ gob-smakt ]
/ ˈgɒbˌsmækt /
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adjective Chiefly British Slang.
utterly astounded; astonished:I was truly gobsmacked by their decision.
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gobsmacked
/ (ˈɡɒbˌsmækt) /
adjective
British slang astounded; astonished
Word Origin for gobsmacked
C20: from gob ³ + smack ²
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