Boggle — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈbä-gəl/ bog·gle

Meaning & Definition of Boggle

Boggle (verb)

  1. to start with fright or amazement, be overwhelmed
  2. to hesitate because of doubt, fear, or scruples
  3. mishandle, bungle

Boggle (noun)

  1. goblin, specter; also, an object of fear or loathing

Boggle (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way

    "I boggled my first effort to make homemade pasta"

    similar: blow, bobble, bollix (up), boot, botch, bugger (up), bumble, bungle, butcher, dub, flub, fluff, foozle, foul up, fumble, goof (up), louse up, mangle, mess (up), muck up, muff, murder, screw up
    related: blunder, gum (up), muddle, piffle, blemish, blight, damage, flaw, harm, hurt, impair, injure, mar, mutilate, ruin, spoil, vitiate, destroy, wreck, mishandle, mismanage
    near: ameliorate, better, enhance, help, improve, meliorate, rectify, refine, reform, remedy, doctor, fix, patch, recondition, renovate, repair, revamp

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Boggle

The most common words with a similar meaning to Boggle:

blow, bobble, bollix (up), boot, botch, bugger (up), bumble, bungle, butcher, dub, flub, fluff, foozle, foul up, fumble, goof (up), louse up, mangle, mess (up), muck up, muff, murder, screw up

Related Words for Boggle

blunder, gum (up), muddle, piffle, blemish, blight, damage, flaw, harm, hurt, impair, injure, mar, mutilate, ruin, spoil, vitiate, destroy, wreck, mishandle, mismanage

Near Antonyms of Boggle

ameliorate, better, enhance, help, improve, meliorate, rectify, refine, reform, remedy, doctor, fix, patch, recondition, renovate, repair, revamp

Word Forms of Boggle

Inflections: boggled, boggling

Derived words: boggle (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Boggle

perhaps from bogle

First known use: 1598i

Frequently Asked Questions about Boggle

What does "Boggle" mean?

"Boggle" means to start with fright or amazement, be overwhelmed. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to start with fright or amazement, be overwhelmed.

What is another word for "Boggle"?

Other words for "Boggle" include blow, bobble, bollix (up), boot, botch, bugger (up), bumble and bungle. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Boggle" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Boggle"?

There are 44 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Boggle". Common alternatives include blow, bobble, bollix (up), boot, botch, bugger (up), bumble, bungle, butcher and dub.

How do you use "Boggle" in a sentence?

Examples of "Boggle" in a sentence: "I boggled my first effort to make homemade pasta".

Is "Boggle" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Boggle" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Boggle"?

"Boggle" is pronounced /ˈbä-gəl/ and divided into syllables as bog·gle.

What is the origin of the word "Boggle"?

"Boggle" comes from perhaps from bogle. First known use: 1598i.

What is another word for "Boggle" meaning "to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way"?

When "Boggle" (verb) means to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way, synonyms include blow, bobble, bollix (up), boot, botch and bugger (up).