boggle
boggle is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, boggle is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofboggle
- A scruple or objection.
- A bungle; a botched situation.
- Either literally or figuratively to stop or hesitate as if suddenly seeing a bogle.
Example: "The dogs went on, but the horse boggled at the sudden appearance of the strange beast."
- To be bewildered, dumbfounded, or confused.
Example: "He boggled at the surprising news."
- To confuse or mystify; overwhelm.
Example: "The oddities of quantum mechanics can boggle the minds of students and experienced physicists alike."
- To embarrass with difficulties; to palter or equivocate; to bungle or botch.
- To dissemble; to play fast and loose (with someone or something).
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