BOGGLE


Meaning of BOGGLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbä-gəl ]

verb

( 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 boggle s 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

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