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drop–dead
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
drop–dead
(adjective)
drop–dead date
(noun)
drop–dead
/
ˈ
drɑːp
ˈ
dɛd/
adjective
drop–dead
/
ˈ
drɑːp
ˈ
dɛd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of DROP–DEAD
informal
:
very attractive or impressive
a
drop-dead
evening gown
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— drop–dead
adverb
an actress who is
drop-dead
gorgeous
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