Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drop-down-dead
adjective
/ˈdrɒp daʊn dɛd/
Definition
A term used to describe something that is extremely impressive or surprising, often in a visual or aesthetic sense.
Examples
- Her dress was so beautiful that I thought I might drop-down-dead when I saw her.
- The view from the mountain was drop-down-dead gorgeous.
Meaning
It conveys a sense of being overwhelmed or astonished by the appearance or quality of something.
Synonyms
- stunning
- breathtaking
- extraordinary
