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boggle

verb bog·gle \ˈbä-gəl\

: to be unable to think clearly : to be amazed or overwhelmed

: to make (the mind) unable to think clearly : to amaze or overwhelm (the mind)

bog·gledbog·gling \-g(ə-)liŋ\

Full Definition of BOGGLE

intransitive verb

: to start with fright or amazement : be overwhelmed <the mind boggles at the research needed>

: to hesitate because of doubt, fear, or scruples

transitive verb

: mishandle, bungle

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

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Origin of BOGGLE

perhaps from bogle

First Known Use: 1598

Related to BOGGLE

Synonyms: blow, bobble, botch, bollix (up), boot, bugger (up), bumble, bungle, butcher, dub, flub, fluff, foozle, foul up, fumble, goof (up), louse up, mangle, mess (up), muck up, muff, murder, screw up

Rhymes with BOGGLE

goggle, joggle, toggle

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