jaw-dropping

adjective

jaw-drop·​ping ˈjȯ-ˌdrä-piŋ How to pronounce jaw-dropping (audio)
Synonyms of jaw-droppingnext
: 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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All of the numbers from that game are jaw-dropping. Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 4 May 2026 The song’s scope is jaw-dropping. Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 2 May 2026 The star opted for a jaw-dropping gown by Ashi Studio that featured an ivory corseted bodice adorned with twisted tendrils of dark hair. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 The sophomore pass catcher has been making jaw-dropping plays and Thursday was no different. Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026 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 6 May. 2026.

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