gobsmack
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To astonish, to render temporarily stuck for words.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gobsmack” mean?
To astonish, to render temporarily stuck for words.
Is “gobsmack” formal or informal?
gobsmack is generally slang.