verb
- to shock or surprise someone greatly; to astonish
Usage: informal
Examples
- The magician’s trick completely flabbergasted the audience.
- I was flabbergasted when I heard the news about her promotion.
- The sudden announcement flabbergasted everyone at the meeting.
- His rude behavior flabbergasted his usually patient teacher.
- The test results flabbergasted both students and parents.
- She was flabbergasted by the generous gift from her neighbors.