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flabbergaster Meaning & Definition

What Does Flabbergaster Mean?

Flabbergaster is used as a noun meaning A person, thing, fact or event that is flabbergasting, or that causes extreme shock. It can also mean A state of surprise or fear. As a verb, it means To perplex or amaze; to shock or frighten.

Flabbergaster at a Glance

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pluralflabbergasters
Verb formsflabbergasters, flabbergastering, flabbergastered

Flabbergaster Definition (Noun)

  1. A person, thing, fact or event that is flabbergasting, or that causes extreme shock.
  2. A state of surprise or fear.

Flabbergaster as a Verb

  1. To perplex or amaze; to shock or frighten

Synonyms of Flabbergaster

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Word Forms & Grammar

flabbergaster (plural flabbergasters)

flabbergaster (third-person singular simple present flabbergasters, present participle flabbergastering, simple past and past participle flabbergastered)

Origin of Flabbergaster

From flabbergast +‎ -er.

Questions People Ask About Flabbergaster

Is flabbergaster a noun or a verb?

Flabbergaster is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the plural of flabbergaster?

The plural of flabbergaster is flabbergasters.

What is the past tense of flabbergaster?

The past tense of flabbergaster is flabbergastered. The present participle is flabbergastering.

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