'Boggling' definitions:
Definition of 'Boggling'
From: GCIDE
- Boggle \Bog"gle\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Boggled; p. pr. & vb. n. Boggling.] [ See Bogle, n.]
- 1. To stop or hesitate as if suddenly frightened, or in doubt, or impeded by unforeseen difficulties; to take alarm; to exhibit hesitancy and indecision. [1913 Webster]
- We start and boggle at every unusual appearance. --Glanvill. [1913 Webster]
- Boggling at nothing which serveth their purpose. --Barrow. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To do anything awkwardly or unskillfully. [1913 Webster]
- 3. To play fast and loose; to dissemble. --Howell. [1913 Webster]
- Syn: To doubt; hesitate; shrink; stickle; demur. [1913 Webster]