gobsmacked

American  

[gob-smakt] / ˈgɒbˌsmækt /

adjective

Chiefly British Slang.

1. utterly astounded; astonished.

   I was truly gobsmacked by their decision.

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gobsmacked British  

/ ˈɡɒbˌsmækt /

adjective

1. slang astounded; astonished

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Usage

What does gobsmacked mean? Gobsmacked is an adjective that means completely shocked.The word gobsmacked comes from England and Scotland, where it is used as slang to express extreme shock. Gobsmacked is often used by people from these areas.Example: She was absolutely gobsmacked when she discovered a large pile of money under the floorboards.

Other Word Forms

• gobsmacking adjective

Etymology

Origin of gobsmacked

First recorded in 1955–60; gob ³ + smack ² + -ed ²

Example Sentences

I’m gobsmacked that there is no mention of bathrooms in these stories about future office design.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said he felt "gobsmacked" to be back.

From BBC

Within two days, 40-plus miles and some 5,000 feet of elevation, I was gobsmacked by the vistas, the morning light on the canyons and the solitude on the campground — aside from the abundant wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times

“I was literally gobsmacked,” Evans tells The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

"I was gobsmacked really because I didn't think there was anything wrong with me," he says.

From BBC