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Definition boggle in British English

boggle verb

verb
/ˈbɒɡ(ə)l/
1

if the mind boggles, or if something boggles the mind, you cannot imagine it because it is too strange, unpleasant, or confusing

Example

The mind boggles at the thought of John becoming a teacher.

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2

to be so surprised or shocked that you are unable to believe something

Example

I boggle at how much some of these lawyers earn.

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Definition boggle in British English