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Meaning of slack-jawed

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

slack-jawed

Pronunciation:

adjective

Definitions

  1. With the mouth in an open position and the jaw hanging loosely, especially as indicating bewilderment or astonishment.

    Synonyms:dazzleddumbfoundedopen-mouthedstunned
  2. (by extension) Unsophisticated or unthinking; dimwitted in appearance.

    Synonyms:dopeystupefiedstupid
  3. Overly talkative; indiscreet.

    Synonyms:big-mouthed