jaw-dropper

noun

Definition of jaw-droppernext
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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  1. surprise
  2. shock
Noun
  • Atlanta, to no one’s surprise, remains entrenched in the mix of rotating CFP sites.
    — Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
  • His predecessor, Joe Biden, made a surprise visit to the country in 2023 as president, nearly a year after the conflict with Russia began.
    — Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Definition of surprise
Noun
  • European countries are increasingly left without any cushion to manage shocks, further exacerbating their negative effects.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
  • Electricity prices have skyrocketed 45% since 2019, partially driven by supply shocks tied to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and the war with Iran in 2026, according to government data.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Definition of shock
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“Jaw-dropper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaw-dropper. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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