jaw-dropping

[jaw-drop-ing]

adjective

Informal.

1. causing astonishment or surprise; amazing.

   The company has reported a jaw-dropping annual profit of $30 billion.

jaw-dropping

adjective

1. informal,  amazing

Other Word Forms

• jaw-droppingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of jaw-dropping¹

First recorded in 1900–05; jaw ¹ ( def. ) + dropping ( def. )

Example Sentences

Jaw-dropping architectural touches inside the home include a sweeping grand staircase, a formal dining room, and an enormous fireplace.

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Since releasing his debut album, “DeAnn,” in 2019, Bryan has built a jaw-dropping following—he recently set a U.S. attendance record by performing for more than 112,000 fans at Michigan Stadium—with songs that draw from folk, rock and country.

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The 62-year-old has a rich and storied managerial career, with plenty of highs, much jaw-dropping controversy and moments when he has let himself down.

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Allen has caught touchdown passes in all three games for the undefeated Chargers, including a 20-yarder against Denver last Sunday that was astounding on both ends — Matrix-like sidearmed sling by Justin Herbert and jaw-dropping catch by Allen who was wearing a defender like an overcoat.

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Returning to a sold-out Allianz Stadium at the hosts' expense would be a jaw-dropping heist, as well as Les Bleues' first Women's Rugby World Cup final appearance.

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