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loose-lipped

loose-lipped
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [loos lipt]
    • /lus lɪpt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [loos lipt]
    • /lus lɪpt/

Definition of loose-lipped word

  • adjective loose-lipped tending toward indiscriminate and uninhibited talk. 1
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Parts of speech for Loose-lipped

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Loose-lipped

loose-lipped popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for loose-lipped

adj loose-lipped

  • conversational — Conversational means relating to, or similar to, casual and informal talk.
  • loquacious — talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous: a loquacious dinner guest.
  • intimate — associated in close personal relations: an intimate friend.
  • informal — without formality or ceremony; casual: an informal visit.
  • communicative — Someone who is communicative talks to people, for example about their feelings, and tells people things.
All 47 Synonyms of loose-lipped

Antonyms for loose-lipped

adj loose-lipped

  • incompatible — not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony: She asked for a divorce because they were utterly incompatible.
  • unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
  • unsociable — not sociable; having, showing, or marked by a disinclination to friendly social relations; withdrawn.
  • untalkative — inclined to talk a great deal: One drink and she became very talkative.
  • quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
All 15 Antonyms of loose-lipped

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