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单词 jaw-dropper
释义

jaw-dropping

adjective

jaw-drop·​ping ˈjȯ-ˌdrä-piŋ How to pronounce jaw-dropping (audio)
: causing great surprise or astonishment
jaw-dropper
ˈjȯ-ˌdrä-pər How to pronounce jaw-dropping (audio)
noun
jaw-droppingly
ˈjȯ-ˌdrä-piŋ-lē How to pronounce jaw-dropping (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • amazing
  • astonishing
  • astounding
  • blindsiding
  • dumbfounding
  • dumfounding
  • eye-opening
  • flabbergasting
  • jarring
  • jolting
  • shocking
  • startling
  • stunning
  • stupefying
  • surprising
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Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

jaw-dropper

noun

as in surprise
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected the underdog's victory was a jaw-dropper in boxing circles

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • surprise
  • shock
  • stunner
  • jolt
  • revelation
  • bombshell
  • shocker
  • surprize
  • kicker
  • bolt out of the blue
  • bolt from the blue
  • jar
  • marvel
  • thunderclap
  • wonder
  • eye-opener
  • amazement
  • twist
  • fillip
  • wrinkle
  • kick
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