Verboticism: Blabbergast

'What are you talking about?'

DEFINITION: n. An invented word which appears learned, sounds sophisticated, and is completely confusing. v.intr. To use invented words in order to confuse others, and/or create the illusion of erudition.

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Blabbergast

Created by: ziggy41

Pronunciation: Bla-burr-gast

Sentence: It's her lifetime goal to disorient everyone she meets using her master skills at blabbergasting.

Etymology: Blabber (speak nonsensically) + flabbergast (greatly astonish)

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Comments: Blabbergast

galwaywegian - 2007-06-26: 05:58:00
flabulous

Clayton - 2007-06-26: 07:11:00
Indeflabigably!