Have You Ever Been Gobsmacked?

Nov 3, 2021 · 7m 35s
Have You Ever Been Gobsmacked?
Description

In this episode you discover the meaning and origin of the word “gobsmacked”. You also learn the meanings and origins of the two root words, “gob” and “smack”. --- Timestamps:...

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In this episode you discover the meaning and origin of the word “gobsmacked”.

You also learn the meanings and origins of the two root words, “gob” and “smack”.
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Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode topic;
00:13 - Host and show info;
00:54 - Meaning & origin of gobsmacked;
06:43- How to learn more about gobsmacked;
07:01 - How to listen to other episodes;
07:13 - How to contact host.

Sources:

McMillion Blog: Word of the Day: gobsmacked. https://www.macmillandictionaryblog.com/gobsmacked

Phrases.org: Flabbergasted - gobsmacked - https://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/19/messages/644.html

Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com: gob:: https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/gob#:~:text=A%20more%20old%20fashioned%20meaning,%2C%20%22piece%20or%20mouthful.%22

Merriam-Webster definition of gobsmacked: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gobsmacked

Melissa Mohr - Christian Science Monito, July 4, 2019; “‘Gobsmacked’ and other astonishing words”. https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/In-a-Word/2019/0704/Gobsmacked-and-other-astonishing-words
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Host:

Stephen Carter; https://www.EFT-MD.com; CarterMethod@gmail.com.


Technical information:

Recorded and first edits with Audacity. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: BY - No BV.


Keywords:

gob, smack, gobble, gobsmack, gobsmacked,
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