Definition of GOBSMACKED

gobsmacked

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • utterly astounded

Adj

  • Flabbergasted, astounded, speechless, overawed.

Origin / Etymology

As if smacked (“hit”) in the gob (“mouth (Irish / Scottish gaelic)”).
Attested since 1959, from Northern English dialect, particularly Liverpool, popularized via television.

Scrabble Score: 22

gobsmacked is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
gobsmacked is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gobsmacked is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 26

gobsmacked is a valid Words With Friends word