full-mouthed

[ fool-mouthd, -moutht ]

adjective

1. (of cattle, sheep, etc.) having a complete set of teeth.
2. noisy; loud.

full-mouthed

adjective

1. (of livestock) having a full adult set of teeth
2. uttered loudly

   a full-mouthed oath

Word History and Origins

Origin of full-mouthed¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

Grant barely touched the food, lit a cigarette, sat regarding the full-mouthed Westerner gloomily.

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Ten of Fitz John Porter's guns opened, full-mouthed, on the adventurous battery.

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"It would be very bad to have no dinner," said Struboff, in full-mouthed meditation.

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There were kisses;—and a big kiss from Minnie to her much-prized Cousin Fred; and a loud welcome from the full-mouthed rector.

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While he was helping himself to bacon and eggs, he could hear Ray's full-mouthed exclamation: "This is real bee-comb honey, too!"

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Related Words

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• resounding
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• rowdy
• strident
• strong
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• vehement
• vociferous