slack-jawed

American

[slak-jawd] / ˈslækˈdʒɔd /

adjective

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

Etymology

Origin of slack-jawed

slack jaw + -ed ³

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slack-jawed

The kid was awestruck, delighted and slack-jawed as he held up the keepsake for photos.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 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

When Huell Howser visited Third Church in 2009, he was characteristically slack-jawed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2024

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

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 9, 2024

When Styx finished the story, Bobby Gene and I stood slack-jawed.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon

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