jaw-dropping UK /ˈd͡ʒɔː ˌdɹɒpɪŋ/US /ˈd͡ʒɔ ˌdɹɑpɪŋ/ adjective1 •(informal) Causing great awe or surprise.The acrobatic performance in the theater was jaw dropping. formsmore jaw-dropping · most jaw-dropping