mouthy

mouth·y

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mou-th ee, -thee]
- /ˈmaʊ ði, -θi/
- /ˈmaʊ.ði/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mou-th ee, -thee]
- /ˈmaʊ ði, -θi/

Definitions of mouthy word

adjective mouthy garrulous, often in a bombastic manner. 1
noun mouthy Inclined to talk a lot, especially in an impudent way. 1
adjective mouthy bombastic; excessively talkative 0
adjective mouthy overly talkative, esp. in a bombastic or rude way 0

See all 4 definitions of mouthy

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Origin of mouthy

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

First recorded in 1580-90; mouth + -y1

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Parts of speech for Mouthy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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mouthy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 58% 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.

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Synonyms for mouthy

adj mouthy

chatty — Someone who is chatty talks a lot in a friendly, informal way.
gabby — talkative; garrulous.
garrulous — excessively talkative in a rambling, roundabout manner, especially about trivial matters.
long-winded — talking or writing at tedious length: long-winded after-dinner speakers.
loudmouthed — loud, gossipy, or indiscreet; vociferous.

adjective mouthy

talkative — inclined to talk a great deal: One drink and she became very talkative.

All 14 Synonyms of mouthy