Utterly astonished or shocked. From ‘gob’ (mouth) and ‘smacked’, literally meaning so surprised your mouth is left hanging open.
Gobsmacked
Example Sentences
"I was absolutely gobsmacked when I won the lottery!"
"She was gobsmacked by his proposal."
"We were all gobsmacked at the surprise party."
Etymology & History
See earlier entry. British utterly astonished. From gob (mouth) + smacked. British astonishment.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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