jaw-dropping
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of jaw-dropping
First recorded in 1900–05; jaw 1 ( def. ) + dropping ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Coming from the mouth of an associate justice of the Supreme Court, those words — and their implications — are jaw-dropping and cause for alarm.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
The average pay gap at low-wage 20 corporations stands at 899-to-1 — jaw-dropping even compared with the already-shocking 285-to-1 average for the S&P 500 as a whole.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
Darlington has crafted a dark, edgy thriller whose engaging protagonist and intriguing psychological insights linger in the mind long after the memory of that last, jaw-dropping twist fades away.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
Roy said in her statement that "to hear them say that art should not be political is jaw-dropping".
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
Being chosen to compete had been a jaw-dropping moment for me.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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