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Gob smacked
GOB SMAKT
ɡɒb smakt
Adjective
Example Sentences
"I m gob smacked!"
"Totally gob smacked."
Etymology & History
Yorkshire expression meaning astounded. Smacked in the gob (mouth).
Word Details
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Region
Yorkshire
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Era
1900s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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