gobsmacked
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Flabbergasted, astounded, speechless, overawed.
Register: slang
Examples
That wad mack im about yam sick, so ower Ilkla' moor bar-tat wish un best of luck at Ilkley Station, and when he landed back Martha wad be fare gob smacked at the yarns he wad tell 'er about Yorkshire clod-hoppers.
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).
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Common questions
What does “gobsmacked” mean?
Flabbergasted, astounded, speechless, overawed.
Is “gobsmacked” formal or informal?
gobsmacked is generally slang.
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