croggle

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To shock so much as to cause brief paralysis; to stun; to startle.

Register: dated, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

CROGGLE (Grennell) Roughly meaning shocked into momentary physical or mental paralysis; a portmanteau-word, apparently, combining "crushed" and "goggled", and usually passive or reflexive in application.

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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To be shocked or stunned in this fashion.

Register: dated, slang

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “croggle” mean?

To shock so much as to cause brief paralysis; to stun; to startle.

Is “croggle” formal or informal?

croggle is generally dated, slang.