Flabbergasted, chuffed and gobsmacked are the words people would most like to see make a comeback, according to a poll. Bamboozled, codswallop and kerfuffle are other nostalgic words which are now rarely or never used, the research found. But 81 per cent think there are wonderful words that deserve to be returned to regular use. The study also revealed 73 per cent agreed reviving words would make conversations more interesting. 'We should celebrate these lost phrases and keep them alive - who knows, even putting a modern twist on some may help bridge the gap between the generations as well.'
