Associations to the word «Boggle»
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Wiktionary
BOGGLE, verb. (intransitive) To be bewildered, dumbfounded, or confused.
BOGGLE, verb. (transitive) To confuse or mystify; overwhelm.
BOGGLE, verb. (US) (dialect) To embarrass with difficulties; to bungle or botch.
BOGGLE, verb. (intransitive) (obsolete) To play fast and loose; to dissemble.
Dictionary definition
BOGGLE, verb. Startle with amazement or fear.
BOGGLE, verb. Hesitate when confronted with a problem, or when in doubt or fear.
BOGGLE, verb. Overcome with amazement; "This boggles the mind!".
Wise words
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