Gobsmack
verb
To surprise or shock someone greatly.
I was absolutely gobsmacked when I won the award.
Usage tips
Informal
gobsmacked expression,gobsmacked look,gobsmacked at
verb
To surprise or shock someone greatly.
I was absolutely gobsmacked when I won the award.
Usage tips
Informal
gobsmacked expression,gobsmacked look,gobsmacked at
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotion
The word conveys a strong sense of surprise and can be used in both positive and negative contexts.
I was gobsmacked by the bad news.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual
Typically used in informal settings, it reflects a casual tone in conversations.
He looked gobsmacked after hearing the joke.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural
It reflects a cultural tendency towards expressive language in British English.
In British media, people often use gobsmacked to describe shocking events.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotion
The word conveys a strong sense of surprise and can be used in both positive and negative contexts.
I was gobsmacked by the bad news.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual
Typically used in informal settings, it reflects a casual tone in conversations.
He looked gobsmacked after hearing the joke.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural
It reflects a cultural tendency towards expressive language in British English.
In British media, people often use gobsmacked to describe shocking events.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotion
The word conveys a strong sense of surprise and can be used in both positive and negative contexts.
I was gobsmacked by the bad news.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual
Typically used in informal settings, it reflects a casual tone in conversations.
He looked gobsmacked after hearing the joke.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural
It reflects a cultural tendency towards expressive language in British English.
In British media, people often use gobsmacked to describe shocking events.
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