Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slack-jaw
noun
/slak-ˈjɔː/
Definition
A state of being open-mouthed or exhibiting a lack of expression, often due to surprise or confusion.
Examples
- She stood there with a slack-jaw, unable to comprehend what she had just heard.
- His slack-jaw expression made it clear he was taken aback by the news.
- After the magician’s trick, everyone in the audience was left with slack-jaws, amazed at what they had seen.
Meaning
Slack-jaw refers to a facial expression where the jaw hangs open, typically signifying a lack of mental engagement or surprise.
Synonyms
- gape
- jaw-drop
- astonished expression
