Meaning of crogglement | Babel Free

Definitions

The state of being paralysed with shock or surprise.

dated, slang, uncountable

Examples

“Crogglement. A word invented by Dean Grennell to denote extreme astonishment, and very handy to describe⟳ the effect of his puns. One is for some reason⟳ reminded of the fact that dock leaves, which are good for nettle stings, are always to be found near nettles.”

“He had an expression on his face⟳ with which Ivan could identify⟳, a sort⟳ of covert crogglement common to Barrayarans just back from their first visit⟳ to Beta Colony, as if he wasn't sure whether to fall⟳ to the ground and kiss the concrete or turn⟳ around and run⟳ back to the shuttle.”

“And I must admit⟳ to some crogglement at a media tie-in novel being referred to as "traditional".”

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