Pronunciation: /ˈbɑɡəl/

Definitions of boggle

noun a game involving the use of dice and forming words

Example Sentences

A1 The word 'boggle' boggles my mind.

A2 The complex instructions on the manual boggle me.

B1 The idea of time travel can boggle the imagination.

B2 The intricate plot of the movie boggled the audience.

C1 The scientific theories presented in the lecture boggle the mind.

C2 The philosophical concepts discussed in the book boggle the intellect.

verb to be astonished or overwhelmed, typically due to confusion or disbelief

Example Sentences

A1 The complex instructions boggle my mind.

A2 She boggled at the sight of the magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat.

B1 The unexpected plot twist in the movie boggled my imagination.

B2 The advanced math problem boggled even the most experienced students.

C1 The intricate details of the legal case boggled the jury's understanding.

C2 The scientific theory presented by the professor boggled the minds of the entire research community.

Examples of boggle in a Sentence

formal The complexity of the mathematical equation may boggle the minds of even the most seasoned mathematicians.

informal Trying to understand quantum physics can really boggle your brain.

slang The plot twist in that movie totally boggled my mind!

figurative The sheer amount of information to process can boggle the mind.

Grammatical Forms of boggle

past tense

boggled

plural

boggles

comparative

more boggling

superlative

most boggling

present tense

boggle

future tense

will boggle

perfect tense

have boggled

continuous tense

is boggling

singular

boggle

positive degree

boggle

infinitive

to boggle

gerund

boggling

participle

boggled

Origin and Evolution of boggle

First Known Use: 1598 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'boggle' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'bogillen' which means to be bewildered or confused.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'boggle' has evolved to also mean to hesitate or be startled, in addition to being confused or bewildered.