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- [drop ded]
- /drɒp dɛd/
- /drɒp ded/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [drop ded]
- /drɒp dɛd/
Definitions of drop-dead word
- adjective drop-dead inspiring awe, astonishment, or envy: a drop-dead guest list; a drop-dead sable coat. 1
- adjective drop-dead being the most extreme limit or possibility: What's the drop-dead date for handing in term papers? That is our drop-dead offer. 1
- adverb drop-dead If you describe someone as, for example, drop-dead gorgeous, you mean that they are so gorgeous that people cannot fail to notice them. 0
- adverb drop-dead Drop-dead is also an adjective. 0
- noun drop-dead an exclamation of contempt 0
- adverb drop-dead outstandingly or exceptionally 0
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Origin of drop-dead
First appearance:
before 1965 One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1965-70
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Drop-dead
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
drop-dead popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for drop-dead
adj drop-dead
- sumptuous — entailing great expense, as from choice materials, fine work, etc.; costly: a sumptuous residence.
- lavish — expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion: lavish spending.
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
- impressive — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
- dazzling — Something that is dazzling is very impressive or beautiful.
Antonyms for drop-dead
adj drop-dead
- dreary — causing sadness or gloom.
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- unaware — not aware or conscious; unconscious: to be unaware of any change.
- unintelligent — deficient in intelligence; dull; stupid.
- horrible — causing or tending to cause horror; shockingly dreadful: a horrible sight.
See also
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