
funny word of the day: boggle
Definition from Merriam-Webster:
bog·gle
Pronunciation: \ˈbä-gəl\
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): bog·gled; bog·gling \-g(ə-)liŋ\
Etymology: perhaps from bogle
Date: 1598
intransitive verb 1: to start with fright or amazement : be overwhelmed2 : to hesitate because of doubt, fear, or scruplestransitive verb 1 : mishandle, bungle 2 : to overwhelm with wonder or bewilderment
— boggle noun
Pronunciation: \ˈbä-gəl\
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): bog·gled; bog·gling \-g(ə-)liŋ\
Etymology: perhaps from bogle
Date: 1598
intransitive verb 1: to start with fright or amazement : be overwhelmed
— boggle noun
Boggle is also a popular word game that I played growing up. According to Wikipedia, Boggle was designed by Allan Turoff and trademarked by Parker Brothers and Hasbro. The game is played using a grid of lettered dice, in which players attempt to find words in sequences of adjacent letters. You can play it for free online here: http://www.fun-with-words.com/boggle.html
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