boggle
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bog·gle

verb \ˈbä-gəl\
bog·gled bog·gling \-g(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of BOGGLE

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
2
: to overwhelm with wonder or bewilderment <boggle the mind>
boggle noun

Examples of BOGGLE

  1. <she boggled her first effort to make Christmas cookies>

Origin of BOGGLE

perhaps from bogle
First Known Use: 1598

Rhymes with BOGGLE

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