v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Boggled p. pr. & vb. n. Boggling ] [ See Bogle, n. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

We start and boggle at every unusual appearance. Glanvill. [ 1913 Webster ]

Boggling at nothing which serveth their purpose. Barrow. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To do anything awkwardly or unskillfully. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To play fast and loose; to dissemble. Howell. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- To doubt; hesitate; shrink; stickle; demur. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To embarrass with difficulties; to make a bungle or botch of. [ Local, U. S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who boggles. [ 1913 Webster ]