Word for expression involving wide open mouth and eyes as if in disbelief?

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Is there a word that refers to that particular facial expression? I am trying to think of something, but can't think of anything, but I think I heard someone use it before. You see cartoon characters in Bugs Bunny and other American cartoons for children make that expression.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

The only thing I can think of is "double take."

GPY · Answer

A word that come to mind is "agog". This is an adjective or adverb. It mostly refers to eyes wide open, but generally conveys the idea of "wide-eyed and open-mouthed in astonishment". Relevant usage examples from https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/agog are:

‘Gilz and I s

‘Gilz and I sat open mouthed and agog for most of it.’
‘Matt stood with his mouth open, agog at what he had just heard.’

Word for expression involving wide open mouth and eyes as if in disbelief?

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