gobsmacked
Translation
gobsmacked, astounded, flabbergasted
Examples
I was completely gobsmacked when I heard the news.
I was completely gobsmacked when I heard the news.
She was gobsmacked by his rude behaviour.
She was gobsmacked by his rude behavior.
Grammar Patterns
((to be gobsmacked)) ((at/by sth.)) to be utterly astounded He was gobsmacked at the price.
Similar Words
Synonyms: astonished, astounded, flabbergasted, stunned
Etymology
From 'gob' (a British slang term for mouth) + 'smack'. The image is of being smacked in the mouth, causing shock.
Memory Tips
This is a very British-sounding word. Think of it as being so shocked your mouth ('gob') feels like it's been hit ('smacked').