boggle Meaning & Definition
What Does Boggle Mean?
As a verb, boggle means (literally or figuratively) to stop or hesitate as if suddenly seeing a bogle. It is also used to mean To be bewildered, dumbfounded, or confused. As a noun, it means A scruple or objection. As a noun, it means Alternative form of bogle.
Boggle: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈbɒɡ.əl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | bowl over and flabbergast |
| Plural | boggles |
| Verb forms | boggles, boggling, boggled |
Boggle Definition (Verb)
- (literally or figuratively) to stop or hesitate as if suddenly seeing a bogle.
The dogs went on, but the horse boggled at the sudden appearance of the strange beast.
- To be bewildered, dumbfounded, or confused.
He boggled at the surprising news.
- To confuse or mystify; overwhelm.
The vastness of space really boggles the mind.
- 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.
- ↑ "Knowledge and practice: or, A plain discourse of the chief things necessary to be known, believ'd, and practised in order to salvation ... The 2d edition revised and inlarged 1665 publisher=William Grantham, Henry Mortlock, and William Miller
- ↑ “boggle”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.
Boggle as a Noun
- A scruple or objection.
- A bungle; a botched situation.
Noun
- Alternative form of bogle.
Synonyms of Boggle
Boggle synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Boggle
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Boggle in a Sentence
The dogs went on, but the horse boggled at the sudden appearance of the strange beast.
The horror of the deed and its consequences boggle the imagination.
He boggled at the surprising news.
The mind boggles.
The vastness of space really boggles the mind.
The oddities of quantum mechanics can boggle the minds of students and experienced physicists alike.
Word Forms & Grammar
boggle (third-person singular simple present boggles, present participle boggling, simple past and past participle boggled)
boggle (plural boggles)
Words That Rhyme With Boggle
Origin of Boggle
Variation or derivation of bogle, possibly cognate with bug.
How to Pronounce Boggle
The standard pronunciation of boggle is //ˈbɒɡ.əl//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Boggle: Your Questions Answered
Is boggle a verb or a noun?
Boggle is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for boggle?
Words with a similar meaning to boggle include bowl over and flabbergast. See the full list of boggle synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of boggle?
The plural of boggle is boggles.
What is the past tense of boggle?
The past tense of boggle is boggled. The present participle is boggling.