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boggle
Definitions
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1
verb
To
be
astonished
or
overwhelmed
by
something
unexpected
or
difficult
to
understand
.
The
complexity
of
the
puzzle
made
my
mind
boggle
.
His
audacity
boggles
the
imagination
.
The
sheer
size
of
the
universe
boggles
the
mind
.
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verb
To
hesitate
or
be
reluctant
to
do
something
because
it
seems
difficult
or
strange
.
She
boggled
at
the
idea
of
skydiving
.
He
boggled
at
the
thought
of
speaking
in
front
of
a
large
audience
.
They
boggled
at
the
cost
of
the
new
car
.
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Language
English
Originally meant
to startle or hesitate
Background
The word 'boggle' has been used since the 16th century, originally meaning to startle or hesitate. It evolved to describe the feeling of being overwhelmed or astonished by something difficult to comprehend.