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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Here, Realtor.com opens up his jaw-dropping manse—while revealing the staggering dwellings he has owned throughout his career.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
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
Rizzo, now a 48-year-old construction manager who lives outside Houston, spent countless hours on FIFA’s sales website, waiting in line, only to run into technical issues or jaw-dropping sticker shock.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
The Japanese player continued her tradition of jaw-dropping looks at the majors with an outfit that sparkled like "the Eiffel Tower at night" at the French Open.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
Nineteenth-century séance attendees had the jaw-dropping experience of watching delicate lady mediums taken over by coarse sailor’s spirits and cursing up a storm direct from Summerland.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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