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We're yapsmacked about it.

August 3, 2010 at 3:57PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Glee creators Ian Murphy (left) and Ryan Murphy (right)
Glee creators Ian Murphy (left) and Ryan Murphy (right) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Gobs have been smacked:

When did Americans start describing shock and amazement as gobsmacked? It's a great word, but distinctly British. We don't say "Gob." We don't have many slang words for mouth. "Yap," maybe. So our version would be "yapsmacked," which sounds more surprised. If you ask me.

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