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slack-jawed

American  
[slak-jawd] / ˈslækˈdʒɔd /

adjective

  1. having the mouth open, especially as an indication of astonishment, bewilderment, etc.

Etymology

Origin of slack-jawed

slack jaw + -ed 3

Example Sentences

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Hopefully there is a point to that interaction other than shock value and Rick reacting in slack-jawed silence.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2025

If all you’re offering your kid is a slack-jawed look bathed in phone glow, what are they learning about how to interact with humans?

From Slate • Nov. 16, 2024

Walter then offered it to a slack-jawed Sheryl Lee Ralph who declined while shaking her head.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2024

What happened next left commenters slack-jawed on social media.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 9, 2024

The minister said, “Let us pray,” but as everyone else bowed their head, I could only stare slack-jawed at the sight of Peter Van Houten.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green

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