Boggle \Bog"gle\, 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.

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. --Howell.

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

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)