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foulmouthed

American  
[foul-mouthd, -moutht] / ˈfaʊlˈmaʊðd, -ˈmaʊθt /

adjective

  1. using obscene, profane, or scurrilous language; given to filthy or abusive speech.


Etymology

Origin of foulmouthed

First recorded in 1590–1600; foul + mouth + -ed 3

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As Paramount struggles to complete a key merger, the company is in the midst of a protracted negotiation to extend one of its biggest and most important franchises: the long-running foulmouthed cartoon “South Park.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 13, 2025

Lil Tay, a young social media star who went viral for her foulmouthed videos, has died.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2023

The Scottish musician, who specializes in pop treacle, is foulmouthed the way a young child is — cheekily and cuddly, without a fleck of harm.

From New York Times May 6, 2023

Brace yourself, Blink-182 fans: The foulmouthed pop-punk icons are back.

From Seattle Times Oct. 11, 2022

He looked around to see a gaggle of first years running back around the corner, apparently under the impression that they had just encountered a particularly foulmouthed ghost.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

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