crogglement
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Meaning · English
The state of being paralysed with shock or surprise.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Crogglement. A word invented by Dean Grennell to denote extreme astonishment, and very handy to describe the effect of his puns. One is for some reason reminded of the fact that dock leaves, which are good for nettle stings, are always to be found near nettles.
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).
Common questions
What does “crogglement” mean?
The state of being paralysed with shock or surprise.
Is “crogglement” formal or informal?
crogglement is generally dated, slang.