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jaw-dropper

noun

Definition of jaw-dropper

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

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Recent Examples of jaw-dropper That's despite the sun's tenuous outer atmosphere being the number one sight during totality — a genuine jaw-dropper. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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There’s one guest, though, who took him by surprise the most.

— Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Robert is then crowned king, much to Thom and Bret’s surprise.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of surprise

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But there are key things that are going to put upward pressure on inflation, besides tariffs and the oil price shock and the commodities supply chain shock that is flowing through now.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Breman noted that price shocks stemming from the Middle East conflict have not fully dissipated.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

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