long-tongued

[ lawng-tuhngd, long- ]

adjective

1. talking too much or too openly, especially of private or confidential matters; chattering; gossipy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of long-tongued¹

First recorded in 1545–55

Example Sentences

The wolverene took a firebrand and threw it at the bird, exclaiming, You will be telling on me, you long-tongued bird!

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In some of the long-tongued bees, however, this brush occurs on the underside of the body instead of on the tibia.

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I hope you ain't lettin' that long-tongued Brown woman bother your head, are you?

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The long-limbed, long-faced, long-tongued man left the ranks and obsequiously greeted his spiritual father.

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You long-tongued fool, what assurance have ye that the lord-warden himself does not hear every word you are saying?

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