loose-lipped
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Trone, as you might expect from a businessman who only recently entered politics, is a bit loose-lipped.
From Slate
“Whether the leak came from The London Clinic, or from a flunkey who had been loose-lipped, remains unclear,” the Ephraim Hardcastle column said.
From Seattle Times
Two people close to the talks have either pushed back hard against the report or described it as loose-lipped "kite-flying" by someone in London.
From BBC
While some users took shots at Thomas’ appearance, a Twitter fan likened the actor to loose-lipped “elders” at church.
From Los Angeles Times
The loose-lipped quality is not new.
From Reuters
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