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drop-dead

(drŏp′dĕd′)

adj. Slang

1. Very impressive; spectacular: "a special video of the best-dressed women making drop-dead, knockout entrances at parties and fashion shows" (André Leon Talley).

2. Of or relating to a deadline that cannot be changed: a drop-dead date.

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drop-dead

adv

informal outstandingly or exceptionally: drop-dead gorgeous.

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drop′-dead′

adj.

1. inspiring awe, astonishment, or envy: drop-dead elegance; a drop-dead beauty.

2. being the most extreme limit or possibility: What's the drop-dead date for handing in term papers? That is our drop-dead offer.

[1965–70]

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drop-dead - extremely; "she was drop-dead gorgeous"

jargon, lingo, patois, argot, vernacular, slang, cant - a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); "they don't speak our lingo"

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drop-dead

[ˈdrɒpded] ADJ a drop-dead cute boy → un chico que te mueres or te cagas
a drop-dead gorgeous girl → una chica guapa hasta no poder más
a drop-dead gorgeous song → una canción chulísima or que te mueres

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