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long-tongued
[ lawng-tuhngd, long- ]
/ ˈlɔŋˈtʌŋd, ˈlɒŋ- /
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adjective
talking too much or too openly, especially of private or confidential matters; chattering; gossipy.
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Origin of long-tongued
First recorded in 1545–55
Words nearby long-tongued
longtime, long time no see, long tin, long tom, long ton, long-tongued, long topgallant mast, Longueuil, longueur, long underwear, Longus
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