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Ainat [17]
3 years ago
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What does flabbergasted mean? Use it in a sentence!!

English
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Aloiza [94]3 years ago
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<span>Flabbergasted means >> To be surprised, or to be in shock.

Flabbergasted in a sentence >> I was flabbergasted when I received an "A" on a test I never studied for!

Hope this helps. c:</span>
lara31 [8.8K]3 years ago
6 0

Definition of Flabbergasted

overwhelmed by amazement

Although Ted expected nice lodging on the cruise, he was flabbergasted when the steward escorted him to a two-bedroom suite.



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