jaw-dropping
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of jaw-dropping
First recorded in 1900–05; jaw 1 ( def. ) + dropping ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Elon Musk’s company priced its IPO on Thursday afternoon at $135 per share, raising up to $86 billion, for a jaw-dropping valuation of about $1.8 trillion.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
The jaw-dropping property is located on a hilltop overlooking L.A. and was “masterfully oriented to command panoramic sunrise-to-sunset city views.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
Amid the stress of economic collapse, the city built some of its greatest architectural gems: the jaw-dropping Pantages Theatre, the hilltop Griffith Observatory, the grand Union Station and more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
But Wembanyama—who led all players on both teams in points, rebounds, blocked shots and jaw-dropping highlights throughout the series—has gotten there in just his third NBA season, and his very first trip to the playoffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
Being chosen to compete had been a jaw-dropping moment for me.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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