boggle: Meaning and Definition of

bog•gle

Pronunciation: (bog'ul), [key]
— v., n. -gled, -gling,
—v.t.
  1. to overwhelm or bewilder, as with the magnitude, complexity, or abnormality of: The speed of light boggles the mind.
  2. to bungle; botch.
—v.i.
  1. to hesitate or waver because of scruples, fear, etc.
  2. to start or jump with fear, alarm, or surprise; shrink; shy.
  3. to bungle awkwardly.
  4. to be overwhelmed or bewildered.
—n.
  1. an act of shying or taking alarm.
  2. a scruple; demur; hesitation.
  3. bungle; botch.

bog•gle

Pronunciation: (bog'ul), [key]
— n.
  1. bogle.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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