jaw-dropping

adjective

jaw-drop·​ping ˈjȯ-ˌdrä-piŋ How to pronounce jaw-dropping (audio)
: causing great surprise or astonishment
jaw-dropper noun
jaw-droppingly adverb

Examples of jaw-dropping in a Sentence

the jaw-dropping prices for high-end modern art at the auction houses this season
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Taylor Swift, Cardi B and Sabrina Carpenter were among the stars who stepped on the carpet in jaw-dropping looks ahead of the ceremony. Brendan Le, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025 Beyoncé’s Grammy outfits have always been jaw-dropping, and her outfit tonight is no exception. Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 2 Feb. 2025 Sitting in her car, a slimmer Lizzo shared jaw-dropping snaps rocking a sheer white crop top paired with a denim-and-sheer skirt ensemble. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 27 Jan. 2025 Pairs' Free Skate: Don't miss the jaw-dropping throws, death spirals, and synchronized beauty of the pairs event as teams push the boundaries of their craft. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for jaw-dropping 

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jaw-dropping was in 1980

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“Jaw-dropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jaw-dropping. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

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