Gobsmacked

My boys and I learned a new word this morning when we learned that scientists in Australia had discovered an octopus that uses coconut shells for shelter. We learned how to properly use the term "gobsmacked." First, it is imperative to know what the word means--and then it can be properly used. Upon investigating "gobsmacked," we discovered that it is a term used in place of words like 'astounded' or 'awed' or 'astonished.' This scientist was completely "gobsmacked" that an octopus would have the intelligence to use an empty coconut shell as a shelter.

Time will tell if the boys take on my challenge to use "gobsmacked" until it becomes as natural for teenagers to say as "Cool!"

Blessings,

the PTSD widow