jaw-dropping — extremely surprising or impressive; causing one's jaw to literally drop open in amazement
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely surprising or impressive; causing one's jaw to literally drop open in amazement
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒɔː drɑːpɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My mom's jaw-dropping dance moves at my wedding made everyone forget about the bride and groom.
- The jaw-dropping cost of college tuition made my dad consider selling a kidney.
- Her jaw-dropping transformation after the makeover left everyone speechless.
jaw-dropping
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdʒɔː drɑːpɪŋ/]
extremely surprising or impressive; causing one's jaw to literally drop open in amazement
extremely surprising or impressive; causing one's jaw to literally drop open in amazement
Her jaw-dropping amazement sent her shopping bags dropping!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This expression originates from the physical reflex of the jaw dropping or falling open in response to extreme surprise or shock. It has been used since the 1960s to describe the involuntary facial expression people exhibit when experiencing intense astonishment.
Breakdown
jaw (the lower facial bone) + dropping (falling or hanging open), literally depicting the involuntary downward movement of the lower jaw as a sign of astonishment.
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📝Examples
“My mom's jaw-dropping dance moves at my wedding made everyone forget about the bride and groom.”
“The jaw-dropping cost of college tuition made my dad consider selling a kidney.”
“Her jaw-dropping transformation after the makeover left everyone speechless.”
“The magician's jaw-dropping trick involved making my homework disappear forever.”
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