o·pen-mouthed

[oh-puhn-mouthd, -moutht]
adjective
1.
having the mouth open.
2.
gaping, as with surprise or astonishment.
3.
greedy, ravenous, or rapacious.
4.
clamoring at the sight of game or prey, as hounds.
5.
vociferous or clamorous.
6.
having a wide mouth, as a pitcher or jar.

Origin:
1525–35

o·pen-mouth·ed·ly [oh-puhn-mou-thid-lee, -moutht-lee] , adverb
o·pen-mouth·ed·ness, noun


2. dumbfounded, flabbergasted, confounded, thunderstruck.
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open-mouthed
 
adj
1.  having an open mouth, esp in surprise
2.  greedy or ravenous
3.  clamorous or vociferous

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Example sentences
Our attention is called to a large open-mouthed cave in the face of the cliffs
  on the south bank of the river, and noticing.
Equipped with a long upper bill or paddle, these fish swim open-mouthed to eat
  microscopic animals called zooplankton.
Her cheeks were rosy, her hair fluffy white, and her smile poised for a big
  open-mouthed laugh.
Forms include bowls, cups, and open-mouthed jars with flat bases and curved or
  angled sides.
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