'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]

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