adv, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   Very impressively or spectacularly. informal, not-comparable

   "My date was drop-dead gorgeous!"

2. 2
   Absolutely final; being the deadline, especially in relation to a date set out in a contract upon which adverse consequences will flow if the contract has not been fulfilled. informal, not-comparable

   "drop-dead date"

Adverb

1. 1
   stunningly or breathtakingly wordnet

Example

More examples

"The drop-dead pissed driver confessed to running somebody over."

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