slack-jawed
[ slak-jawd ]
/ ˈslækˈdʒɔd /
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adjective
having the mouth open, especially as an indication of astonishment, bewilderment, etc.
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Origin of slack-jawed
slack jaw + -ed3
Words nearby slack-jawed
slab track, slack, slack-baked, slacken, slacker, slack-jawed, slack-key, slack off, slacks, slack suit, slacktivism
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