Gobsmack

usgb/ˈɡɑb.smæk/
verb

To surprise or shock someone greatly.

I was absolutely gobsmacked when I won the award.
Visual representation of "gobsmack" - to surprise or shock someone greatly

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Informal

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Emotion

The word conveys a strong sense of surprise and can be used in both positive and negative contexts.

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I was gobsmacked by the bad news.
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Casual

Typically used in informal settings, it reflects a casual tone in conversations.

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He looked gobsmacked after hearing the joke.
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Cultural

It reflects a cultural tendency towards expressive language in British English.

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In British media, people often use gobsmacked to describe shocking events.
Visual representation of the word "Gobsmack"

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