Definition of "flabbergast" in 英语

verb

1. (transitive) To overwhelm with bewilderment; to amaze, confound, or stun, especially in a ludicrous manner.

   • He was flabbergasted to find that his work had been done for him before he began.
   • Her stupidity flabbergasts me, and I have to force myself to keep a straight face while she explains her beliefs.
   • The oddity of the situation was so flabbergasting I couldn’t react in time for anyone to see it.

noun

1. (countable) An awkward person.

2. (uncountable) Overwhelming confusion, shock, or surprise.

   • His flabbergast was so great he couldn’t even come up with a plausible answer.