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flabbergaster Synonyms & Antonyms

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Flabbergaster as a 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

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.

Flabbergaster at a Glance

Part of speechnoun, verb
MeaningA person, thing, fact or event that is flabbergasting, or that causes extreme shock
Pluralflabbergasters
Verb formsflabbergasters, flabbergastering, flabbergastered

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.