jaw-dropping

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Causing great awe or surprise.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒɔː ˌdɹɒpɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-jaw-dropping.wav jô drŏpʹĭng /ˈd͡ʒɔ ˌdɹɑpɪŋ/

Word forms

jaw-dropping more jaw-dropping most jaw-dropping jawdropping

Etymology

A reference to a person’s mouth open wide in amazement or shock.

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