English · Slang Attested

becroggle

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Meaning · English

To cause shock or confusion sufficient to cause brief paralysis.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

When I finally figured out that she was asking if I was sad at not winning a Nebula, I was becroggled. I finally found my voice and told her that in twenty-five years of reading and writing science fiction, I had heard a hell of a lot of gauche questions, butthat really took the cake.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “becroggle” mean?

To cause shock or confusion sufficient to cause brief paralysis.

Is “becroggle” formal or informal?

becroggle is generally dated, slang.

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