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loose-tongued

loose-tongue
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [loos tuhng]
    • /lus tʌŋ/
    • /luːs tʌŋd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [loos tuhng]
    • /lus tʌŋ/

Definitions of loose-tongued word

  • adjective loose-tongued unrestrained or irresponsible in speech; given to gossiping. 1
  • adjective loose-tongued careless or irresponsible in talking 0
  • adjective loose-tongued talking too much; careless or irresponsible in speech 0
See all 3 definitions of loose-tongued

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Origin of loose-tongued

First appearance:

before 1640
One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; loose + tongue + -ed3

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Parts of speech for Loose-tongued

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

loose-tongued popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% 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-tongued

adj loose-tongued

  • glib — readily fluent, often thoughtlessly, superficially, or insincerely so: a glib talker; glib answers.
  • chatty — Someone who is chatty talks a lot in a friendly, informal way.
  • loquacious — talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous: a loquacious dinner guest.
  • voluble — characterized by a ready and continuous flow of words; fluent; glib; talkative: a voluble spokesman for the cause.
  • blabbermouth — a person who talks too much or indiscreetly
All 21 Synonyms of loose-tongued

Antonyms for loose-tongued

adj loose-tongued

  • mum — silent; not saying a word: to keep mum.
  • still — remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary: to stand still.
  • 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.
  • silent — making no sound; quiet; still: a silent motor.
All 6 Antonyms of loose-tongued

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