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slack-jawed

With the mouth in an open position and the jaw hanging loosely, especially as indicating bewilderment or astonishment.
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Submitted on July 07, 2010

Additional definitions for 'slack-jawed':

slack-jawedUnsophisticated or unthinking; dimwitted in appearance.
slack-jawedOverly talkative; indiscreet.
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