SportsAugust 29, 2026

gobsmacking

GOB-smak-ing

Definition

Causing great astonishment or surprise; shocking or overwhelming.

Etymology

Originating in 20th-century British slang, it combines the noun 'gob' (slang for mouth) and 'smack,' suggesting something so shocking it leaves one unable to speak.

In the news

The term describes an impressive and unexpected defensive play made by Zane Boley to stop a running back, illustrating his impact on the game's outcome.

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