Boggle — Defs

01 v. i. To stop or hesitate as if suddenly frightened, or in doubt, or impeded by unforeseen difficulties; to take alarm; to exhibit hesitancy and …

imp. & p. p. Boggled; p. pr. & vb. n. Boggling

1.
To stop or hesitate as if suddenly frightened, or in doubt, or impeded by unforeseen difficulties; to take alarm; to exhibit hesitancy and indecision.
“We start and boggle at every unusual appearance.” — Glanvill.

“Boggling at nothing which serveth their purpose.” — Barrow.
2.
To do anything awkwardly or unskillfully.
3.
To play fast and loose; to dissemble.

Syn. To doubt; hesitate; shrink; stickle; demur.

02 v. t. To embarrass with difficulties; to make a bungle or botch of.