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open-mouthed

[oh-puhn-mauthd, -mautht] / ˈoʊ pənˈmaʊðd, -ˈmaʊθt /




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Researchers also examined the flehmen response, the characteristic open-mouthed expression often seen when cats investigate certain odors.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

Longtime Hartford residents are staring wide-eyed and open-mouthed at the sudden housing boom.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026

“And I remember, what was it—Bill Belichick’s girlfriend wasn’t even born yet?” he joked, leaving Hudson open-mouthed in surprise, while her partner simply chuckled along with the rest of the audience.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 3, 2025

When Anges’ initial screams twist into silent, open-mouthed sobs, “Hamnet” briefly becomes a conduit for grief’s potency.

From Salon ● Nov. 30, 2025

“Water,” I suggest, but continue to record Kareem’s open-mouthed struggle with the piping hot cheese—total culinary drama.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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