gobsmack
We were utterly gobsmacked when we spotted John at a restaurant on Friday night, after having attended his funeral that very morning!
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gobsmack
Completely dumbfounded speechlessastounded. From the Irish/Scottish/Northern England word "gob" meaning "mouth".
I think it comes from the action of clapping your hand over your mouth when you are utterly surprised to the extent that you are unable to speak.
I think it comes from the action of clapping your hand over your mouth when you are utterly surprised to the extent that you are unable to speak.
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gobsmack
To be completely dumbfounded or shocked. That I know of, its origins are Irish.
I have know idea what a "gob" is or why it is common practice to smack somebody with one when they are shocked.
It seems like a rude thing to do, though.
I have know idea what a "gob" is or why it is common practice to smack somebody with one when they are shocked.
It seems like a rude thing to do, though.
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gobsmack
to unexpectedly or suddenly hit someone or something in the mouth. Often done in anger or with the intent to injure. Almost always done with whatever is nearest at hand.
"I gobsmacked that bully with my biology book."
"Billy said he was not going to get off my new bike. I gobsmacked him into changing his mind with my book bag."
"Billy said he was not going to get off my new bike. I gobsmacked him into changing his mind with my book bag."
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gobsmacked by mike briggs July 13, 2003
Gobsmacked
Regan: I think I'll be moving back to California.
Kennedy looked at her, gobsmacked.
Kennedy: Have you thought this through? You're my best friend, and yr leaving me?
Kennedy looked at her, gobsmacked.
Kennedy: Have you thought this through? You're my best friend, and yr leaving me?
Gobsmacked by Babydoll75 March 22, 2019