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

When Sides saw the video, which was filmed in November but released earlier this month, she said she was gobsmacked.

From BBC

And at first, Utah residents were gobsmacked by his presence.

From The Wall Street Journal

He even, one source claimed to me, told the chief whip when challenged on the morning of his defection that it was "nonsense" and that he was "gobsmacked".

From BBC

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