boggle
Pronunciation: /ˈbɒɡ.əl/
The English word “boggle” has 8 meanings listed here.
verb
- (literally or figuratively) to stop or hesitate as if suddenly seeing a bogle.
- To be bewildered, dumbfounded, or confused.
- To confuse or mystify; overwhelm.
- To embarrass with difficulties; to palter or equivocate; to bungle or botch
- To dissemble; to play fast and loose (with someone or something).
- To wiggle the eyes as a result of bruxing.
noun
Etymology
Variation or derivation of bogle, possibly cognate with bug.
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