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Boggle: meaning, definitions and examples

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boggle

 

[หˆbษ’ษกl ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

to confuse

To boggle means to overwhelm or perplex someone, causing them to be bewildered or astonished. It often refers to a situation that is difficult to understand or comprehend.

Synonyms

astonish, bewilder, confound, flabbergast.

Examples of usage

  • The complexity of the problem boggled her mind.
  • The magician's tricks always boggle the audience.
  • The sheer size of the universe boggle scientists constantly.
Context #2 | Verb

to hesitate

In a different context, to boggle can mean to hesitate or falter, often due to fear or uncertainty. It implies a moment of hesitation in the face of something daunting.

Synonyms

dawdle, hesitate, waver.

Examples of usage

  • He boggled at the thought of making a decision.
  • She boggled when asked to present in front of the class.
  • The challenging task made him boggle before proceeding.
Context #3 | Noun

word game

Boggle is also a word game in which players attempt to find words in sequences of adjacent letters on a grid of lettered dice. Itโ€™s a fun and competitive game that tests vocabulary skills.

Synonyms

puzzle, word game.

Examples of usage

  • We played Boggle for hours during the family gathering.
  • He scored high by finding the longest words in Boggle.
  • The kids enjoyed challenging each other in a game of Boggle.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'boggle' likely comes from a Scottish dialect where it meant to 'stammer' or 'hesitate', reflecting confusion.
  • It was first used in English literature in the early 16th century, connected to feelings of fear or astonishment.

Games and Recreation

  • There is a popular word game called 'Boggle' where players try to find as many words as possible from a grid of letters in a limited time.
  • In the game, finding words can be both a fun challenge and quite baffling when you're under pressure!

Psychology

  • Experiences that boggle the mind can lead to cognitive overload, making it hard for our brains to process information.
  • The term is often used to describe responses to unexpected or illogical situations, which can cause stress or confusion.

Pop Culture

  • The term has appeared in various movies and books, often used humorously to depict characters who are confused or overwhelmed.
  • In modern slang, 'boggle' can be used to describe anyone who is astonished by something unexpected, like plot twists in stories.

Literature

  • Writers often use the word 'boggle' to describe characters encountering surreal or impossible scenarios, eliciting a sense of bewilderment.
  • It captures the readersโ€™ feelings of astonishment similar to how they might react to a plot twist or magical element.

Translations

Translations of the word "boggle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น boggle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‹เค—เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Boggle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ boggle

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะณะฐั‚ะพั€ะฐะทะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ boggle

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใ‚ฐใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท boggle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ boggle

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boggle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณด๊ธ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆุฌู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boggle

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ boggle

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅšๆ ผๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ boggle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ boggle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉะณะตะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ’แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boggle

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ boggle

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,527, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.