Main Entry:

bog·gle

Pronunciation:

\ˈbä-gəl\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

bog·gled; bog·gling \-g(ə-)liŋ\

Etymology:

perhaps from bogle

Date:

1598

intransitive verb 1 : to start with fright or amazement : be overwhelmed <the mind boggles at the research needed> 2 : to hesitate because of doubt, fear, or scruples transitive verb 1 : mishandle, bungle 2 : to overwhelm with wonder or bewilderment <boggle the mind>

— boggle noun