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eye-popping

American  
[ahy-pop-ing] / ˈaɪˌpɒp ɪŋ /

adjective

Informal.

  1. astonishing or thrilling.

eye-popping British  

adjective

  1. informal so amazing or astonishing as to make one's eyes protrude

    an eye-popping spending spree
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Because of its eye-popping cost, the new burger is drawing considerable attention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Filings made to the Securities and Exchange Commission late Monday laid out the details of the eye-popping compensation packages — known on Wall Street as “golden parachutes” — that Warner Bros.’

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

It says KPop Forever! will "take audiences on a journey that they will never forget with four epic live vocalists, accompanied by four world class dancers amidst a background of eye-popping lighting and effects".

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

The few drivers left fill up at an eye-popping $5 per liter on the black market, which has led fares to triple.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

When he finally rushed in with mere seconds to spare, I enjoyed every moment of his eye-popping surprise as he caught sight of me.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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