gobsmacking
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Causing one to be gobsmacked; astounding, flabbergasting.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gobsmacking” mean?
Causing one to be gobsmacked; astounding, flabbergasting.
Is “gobsmacking” formal or informal?
gobsmacking is generally slang.