History of Everyday Sayings
7min2021 NOV 4
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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”.---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/gobsmackedPhrases.org: Flabbergasted - gobsmacked - https://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/19/messages/644.htmlDictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com: gob:: https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/gob#:~:text=A%20more%20old%20fashioned%20meaning,%2C%20%22piece%20or%20mouthful.%22Merriam-Webster definition of gobsmacked: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gobsmackedMelissa 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——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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