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open-mouthed

[oh-puhn-mouthd, -moutht]

adjective

having the mouth open.

gaping, as with surprise or astonishment.

greedy, ravenous, or rapacious.

clamoring at the sight of game or prey, as hounds.

vociferous or clamorous.

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having a wide mouth, as a pitcher or jar.

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Origin:
1525–35

Related forms

o·pen-mouth·ed·ly

[oh-puhn-mou-thid-lee, -moutht-lee] , adverb

o·pen-mouth·ed·ness, noun

Synonyms
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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